Patient Care Assistant II- Tanger Infusion

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II works under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse and is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. The role supports clinical functions and helps promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment in the Tanger Infusion department at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The position is onsite and scheduled for 40 hours per week, with five 8-hour day shifts.

Requirements

Healthcare experience: 1–2 years required.
Ability to multitask and handle stress and crisis situations effectively.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from various issuers preferred.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient-care duties and clinical functions, including point-of-care testing, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Ensure patient rooms are appropriately stocked, equipped, and cleaned as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document required information.
Retrieve, set up, and clean equipment between patient use; report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit or other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
Set up food trays and assist patients with eating when necessary.
Communicate promptly and effectively with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.