Patient Care Assistant II/nights
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Healthcare
Patient Care Technician, Healthcare Nursing
Site:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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$750.00 Sign-On Bonus
SummaryUnder the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.
Does this position require Patient Care?Yes
Essential Functions- Perform 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, feeding patients, etc. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
- Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
- Performs specimen collection and documents all appropriate information.
- Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
- Documents patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results.
- Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary.
- Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
- Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.
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
- Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA
- New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 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.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision
- Far Constantly (67-100%) - Vision
- Near Constantly (67-100%) - Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Work Location2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Employee TypeRegular
Work ShiftNight (United States of America)
Pay Range$21.41 - $25.28/Hourly
Grade3
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