Critical Care Tech; PCA Neuro-ICU | MGH

Position: Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Neuro-ICU | MGH
## Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Neuro-ICU | MGHApply:
Onsite:
45 Fruit Street Boston (Lunder Building):
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
RQ4080237

Site:
The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
** Job Summary**$750 Sign on bonus for applicable new hires, current MGB employees not applicable.

Schedule:

Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am,)  Mandatory weekend shifts every month.  Holiday rotating schedule.
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is seeking a permanent full-time Critical Care Technician with Day and Night availability. A professional nursing assistant with rotating weekends and scheduled holidays.
Lunder 6 is a 22-bed adult Neuroscience ICU that cares for critically ill patients who have a range of neurological diagnoses such as neurotrauma, status epilepticus, stroke and spinal cord injury.
Ideal applicants with (1) year clinical experience and both weekday and weekend availability will be highly considered for this role.
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 patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
-Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
-Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.  
-Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
-Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
-Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
-Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
-Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively     
-Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
-Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
** 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…