Oncology Patient Care Associate

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Oncology Patient Care Associate assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, and helps obtain vital signs. The role performs assigned patient-care and clinical functions, supports nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, documents patient information in the Electronic Health Record, and helps maintain patient rooms and equipment. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a rotating shift and 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Preferred experience: 0–1 year working in patient care or elder care.
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.
Computer proficiency to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) credential preferred.
Nationally certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
Nationally certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician credential preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient-care and clinical functions, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation, one-to-one safety observation, and phlebotomy.
Assist RNs 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.
Assist patients with meal 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 uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
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.