Patient Care Assistant | Gynecology/Surgery | MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Phillips 22 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA) to provide care for patients on a 19-bed adult unit specializing in Gynecology Oncology and General Surgery. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mass General consistently ranks among the best women's health care providers in the country, offering innovative treatments from leading experts in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, cancer, and urogynecology. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission and invites all applicants to join them and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred
• Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
• Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
• Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Responsibilities

• 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
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• MGB Shuttle service
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• Comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums and bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED