Critical Care Tech (CNA) | Cardiac Intensive Care | MGH
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is seeking a Critical Care Technician (CCT), with Day and Night shift availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Ellison 9 is a patient and family-centered 16-bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU patients. The most common diagnoses and/or interventions are hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, including percutaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement, recovery from acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure and/or multiple organ dysfunction/failure. Critical Care Technicians applicants must have more than (1) year clinical patient experience, to be considered for this opportunity. 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.
Requirements
- More than (1) year clinical patient experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
- Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
- Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
- Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
- Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
- Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Gym Membership
- 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
- $750 Sign on Bonus for this role and Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
