Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Cardiac ICU | MGH
About The Position
The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is seeking a Critical Care Technician (CCT) to provide coverage for day and night shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays. Ellison 9 is a 16-bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU patients with diagnoses and interventions including hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, and recovery from acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure and/or multiple organ dysfunction/failure. Ideal applicants with more than one year of clinical patient experience are encouraged to apply. Day shift training will be provided prior to the start date.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS] Certified
- Medical Assistant [National Certification]
- Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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
- Ideal applicants with more than (1) year clinical patient experience and seeking year-round opportunity will be considered for interview.
Responsibilities
- 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 result 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.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
- MGB Shuttle service
- Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
- comprehensive benefits
- career advancement opportunities
- differentials
- premiums
- bonuses as applicable
- recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
