Patient Care Assistant|MGH-Emergency Department

Overview

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Patient Care Assistant – The Emergency Department

Schedule

• (3) 12-hour shifts
• Evenings | 11am – 11pm
• 36 hours per week
• Rotational holiday and weekend schedule

The Emergency Department is a Level I Adult, Pediatric and Burn Trauma Center. It spans the ground floor of 3 buildings and includes pediatric and psychiatric areas.

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients  temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assists with turning and repositioning patients in bed and helps them move between bed and wheelchair if needed.
• Listens to health concerns from patients and reports those concerns to the nurses.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) — Data Conversion — Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) — Data Conversion — Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant (LNA - Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred

Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 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 to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  267 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Evening (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly
• Grade: 3

At Mass General Brigham, we recognize and reward the value each team member brings. Base pay is determined with consideration of skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other factors. The base pay shown is an estimate and does not encompass all elements of total compensation. We offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, plus recognition programs to support professional growth.

An overview of compensation and benefits will be provided during the application process.

Mass General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

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