Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Mass General Brigham works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves assisting with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. The PACU unit has 111 bays and cares for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before they are moved to an inpatient unit. Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - 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 to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of inpatient acute care experience
Professional license or certification: Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT or other critical care training
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
Nursing Assistant -Massachusetts Board of Nursing 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. This may include 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.