Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About The Position
Patient Care Assistant – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) This unit REQUIRES at least one year of inpatient acute care experience This unit requires you to be licensed or certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT or other critical care training Apply ONLY if you are able to work both Day and Night shift SCHEDULE -40-hour| Day/Night shift -(5) 8-hour shifts OR (2) 12-hour shifts & (2) 8-hour shift -7a -7p, 7a-3p and 7p-7a, 11p-7a -Require one weekend shift per month -a Saturday or Sunday PACU consists of 111 bays caring for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before moving to an inpatient unit. https://www.massgeneral.org/surgery/thoracic-surgery/patient-resources/after-surgery $750.00 Sign on Bonus available Job Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- This unit REQUIRES at least one year of inpatient acute care experience
- This unit requires you to be licensed or certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT or other critical care training
- Apply ONLY if you are able to work both Day and Night shift
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
- Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
