MGH Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Surgery

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Job Summary

Schedule: Days (7am-3pm, 7am-7pm), and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)

Mandatory weekend shifts every month.

Holiday rotating schedule.

Inpatient Trauma Surgery is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, with Day and Night availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Ellison 7 is a fast-paced 36-bed adult inpatient trauma/surgical unit. - This unit is an exciting environment where the interventions are cutting- edge. Patients come from all over the globe for the specialty care our nursing and physician staff provide. Patients on this unit have sustained a multi-trauma event and/or have had surgery. Our surgical patients are recovering from all types of surgeries (mainly abdominal and cancer surgeries).

Preferably applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview. No more than (4) shifts a week for this position.

What do we have to Offer*?

• *Weekly pay
• *Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• *Tuition Reimbursement.
• *Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• *Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
• *Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
• *Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• *Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• *Membership to MGB Fitness Center

Summary

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively
• Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
• No
• Licenses and Credentials
• Basic Life Support [BLS]
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]
• Experience
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
• Additional Job Details (if applicable)
• Remote Type
• Onsite
• Work Location
• 267 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Employee Type
• Regular
• Work Shift
• Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.