Pca II-Ambulatory - Interventional Radiology

UMass Memorial Health Care • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Medical Assistant Credential approved by the Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.) must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association.
• One year of related clinical experience.
• Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the clinic and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Must have proven interpersonal skills to provide respectful, culturally and age appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' needs.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Nurse Assistant license in Massachusetts.
• Medical Terminology and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including escorts patient to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs, collects and documents patient health status, history, and documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
• As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
• Provides clear, timely communication to the appropriate licensed clinician regarding observations and changes seen in patient.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, performs Point of Care (POC) tests, according to hospital standards.
• Sets up/prepares rooms based on patient care requirements.
• Cleans, sterilizes and repackages instruments and scopes as assigned.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharge procedures.
• Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies.
• Utilizes a variety of electronic informational and patient care systems.
• Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments.
• Maintains logs, organizes patient care chart, and/or maintains medical records.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Complies with Medical Center, Nursing Department, Ambulatory and clinic based policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees