Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

## Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit Apply:
Onsite:
Boston-MA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
RQ4072978

Site:
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** Job Summary
** A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions    SCHEDULE  
-40-hour| Day/Night shift  -(2) 12-hour shifts & (2) 8-hour shifts OR (5) 8-hour shifts  
-7a
-7p, 7a-3p and 7p-7a, 11p-7a  
-Require one weekend shift per month
-a Saturday or Sunday

The Opportunity:

Patient Care Assistant – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)     
* This unit prefers at least one year of inpatient acute care experience   
* This unit prefers a professional license or certification:
Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT or other critical care training
* * Apply if you are able to work both Day and Night shift
* PACU consists of 111 bays caring for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before moving to an inpatient unit.  https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).       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 Certification] - preferred

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred

Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred

Nursing Assistant
-Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred    Experience  Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years 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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
**** Remote Type
** Onsite
* * Work Location
** 267 Charles Street
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Employee Type
** Regular
* * Work Shift
** Rotating (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
** Grade
* * 3

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.