MGH Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Medical ICU
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician works in Blake 7, an 18-bed adult Medical Intensive Care Unit in Boston that cares for patients with complex respiratory and medical conditions. Patients may require treatments such as CVVH and ECMO. The unit treats a broad range of conditions, including sepsis and gastrointestinal, genitourinary, heme-oncology, cardiac, neurological, and infectious diseases. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the technician assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, and helps obtain temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration measurements. The role also performs and documents assigned patient-care and clinical functions, supports nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, and helps maintain patient rooms and equipment. The position is onsite at 273 Charles Street. The posting describes day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with mandatory weekend shifts every other week and rotating holiday coverage. Although the posting states that applicants seeking permanent full-time employment of 36–40 hours will be strongly considered, it lists 24 scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; the posting states that experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- One of the listed credentials: Certified Medical Assistant (national certification), Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (Massachusetts), or Nursing Assistant (LNA–New Hampshire).
- Patient-care or elder-care experience of 0–1 years is 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 computer skills for working with electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of inpatient experience in an acute care setting is described as ideal.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Patient-care or elder-care experience of 0–1 years.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned patient-care and clinical duties, including point-of-care procedures, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation assistance, one-to-one safety observation, and phlebotomy.
- Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
- Document height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit and other drainage output, and blood glucose results in the electronic health record.
- Help patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding as needed.
- Keep patient rooms stocked, equipped, and appropriately cleaned as needs and patient volumes change.
- Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient use, and report malfunctions according to organizational policy.
- Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
- Facilitate orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
- Interact effectively with patients, visitors, and other care team members.
- Communicate promptly and effectively with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not itemized in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
