MGH Patient Care Assistant | Infusion Unit
About The Position
The Hematology/Oncology Infusion Unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for day-shift availability, with scheduled weekend and holiday coverage. Yawkey 8 is a 60-bed/chair infusion unit in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, serving adult cancer patients receiving treatment and management of toxicities from chemotherapy and biotherapy. Patients are followed through diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation, long-term follow-up, and, when necessary, palliative care. The unit operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, and helps obtain vital signs. The role also performs assigned patient care and clinical functions, supports nursing staff and physicians, documents care in the electronic health record, maintains patient areas and equipment, and contributes to effective teamwork. The position is onsite at 32 Fruit Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Full-time applicants with one year of patient care experience will be strongly considered. Phlebotomy experience is acceptable but not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant national certification or Massachusetts LNA credential listed among the licenses and credentials.
- Patient care or elder care experience of 0–1 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 for working with electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care experience; full-time applicants with this experience will be strongly considered.
- Phlebotomy experience is acceptable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned patient care and clinical duties, including point-of-care tasks, documentation, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation assistance, one-to-one safety observation, and phlebotomy.
- Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
- Document height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit, and other drainage output, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record.
- Assist patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding as needed.
- Ensure patient rooms are appropriately stocked, equipped, and cleaned as needs and patient volumes change.
- Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
- Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
- Facilitate orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
- Interact effectively with patients, visitors, and other care team members.
- Communicate promptly and effectively with nursing staff about patient care issues and condition.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- 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 discounts on tickets and passes, including travel and sporting events.
- Membership to the MGB Fitness Center.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
