Medical Cardiology Patient Care Assistant

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care and drive groundbreaking medical discoveries through high-performing teams. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position, offered with a $750.00 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, involves working under the direction of licensed personnel. The PCA assists patients with essential activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, and performs basic medical tasks such as taking vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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

• 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
• 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, including 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

• A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.
• competitive base pay
• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses
• recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees