Patient Care Assistant | Cardiac Surgical Stepdown | MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. The Cardiac Surgical Stepdown unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA). Ellison 8, is a thirty-six bed adult Cardiac Surgical Stepdown Unit, located in Boston, MA. Patients are primarily admitted post operatively from the Blake 8 - Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Patients are also admitted pre-op for cardiac surgery. Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, congenital heart disease, lethal arrhythmias, S/P coronary bypass graft, S/P valve replacement, ACID placement, and permanent pacemaker placement. Applicants with acute care experience in a patient-facing environment, are preferred for this role in cardiac care. Applicants seeking a permanent position are encouraged to apply to this opportunity. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the PCA assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Requirements

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

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year
Acute care experience in a patient-facing environment

Responsibilities

Assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
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 results 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
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
Generous paid time off.
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
$750 Sign on bonus for this role
Referral bonus available to MGB employees for this position.