Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Endoscopy

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Job Summary $750 Sign on bonus for applicable new hires, current MGB employees not applicable.

Schedule
40 hours | Days(4) 10 hours 8am-6:30pm | No nights

Alternating weekend/holidays required

The Endoscopy Unit provides total gastrointestinal care. Ninety percent of the patients are outpatient, and the remaining ten percent are inpatients or transfers from another facility. There are approximately 20,000 cases performed in the unit annually.

PCA supports room turnover, scope cleaning and recovery, patient escort/liaison, and stocking supplies. Endoscope scope processing is part of the PCA role in the Endo unit, contributing to the overall infection control program.

An ideal applicant for this unit must have professional license/certification to be considered.

What do we have to Offer*?

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

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions 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 a number of 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.

Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

Qualifications 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]Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type Onsite Work  Location
273 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type Regular Work  Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:1200 The 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 ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable…