Patient Care Associate | Medical Unit | MGH
About The Position
The RACU/General Medicine is an eighteen-bed unit crafted for the care of patients requiring focused pulmonary care and the care of patients with general medical diagnoses. This role will float between Bigelow 9 General Medicine and Bigelow 13 RACU, providing clinical support based on unit needs. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, drawing blood, and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
- 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
- Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts]
- Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts]
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
- Complete all documentation in the medical record as required.
- Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
- Helps patients with several 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.
- Listen to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
- 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 “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
- Membership to MGB Fitness Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
