MGH Patient Care Assistant | OB-GYN​/Oncology​/General Surgery

$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. Phillips 22 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA), with Day and Night availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Phillips House 22 is an 19-bed adult unit specializing in Gynecology Oncology and General Surgery. The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mass General consistently ranks among the best women's health care providers in the country, offering innovative treatments from leading experts in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, cancer, and urogynecology.

Ideal applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours employment will be strongly considered for an interview. Gap year medical students with clinical experience, are welcomed to apply to this permanent position. Not seeking per diem or part-time appointments at this time.

• * 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

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.

• 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).
• Assist 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.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

• Basic Life Support [BLS] Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]

• Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
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