Patient Care Associate - Per Diem, Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Rotating Shifts
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Patient Care Associate - Needham 4 Job Description: Primary Responsibilities 1. Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety. 2. Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data. 3. Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments. 4. Performs phlebotomy and EKG's, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens. 5. Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues. 6. Transports discharged patients. 7. Participates in patient care rounds. 8. Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed. 9. Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate. 10. Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair 11. Maintain unit competencies. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.
- Good oral communication skills to ensure the accurate transfer of information, and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate courteous interaction with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff members.
Responsibilities
- Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety.
- Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data.
- Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments.
- Performs phlebotomy and EKG's, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens.
- Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues.
- Transports discharged patients.
- Participates in patient care rounds.
- Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed.
- Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate.
- Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair
- Maintain unit competencies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
