Patient Care Assistant II - Per Diem Outpatient Surgery Center

Patient Care Assistant II - Per Diem Outpatient Surgery Center

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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.

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), this role is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team that assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.

• 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.
• Perform specimen collection and documents all appropriate information.
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Document 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.

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. This role does not accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Basic Life Support (BLS Certification). Nursing Assistant (LNA - New Hampshire) preferred.

Healthcare experience 1-2 years required.

• Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Standing frequently (34–66%), walking frequently (34–66%), sitting occasionally (3–33%). Lifting frequently (34–66%) 35lbs+ with assisted device. Carrying frequently (34–66%) 20–35lbs. 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 frequently (34–66%). Fine manipulation frequently (34–66%). Feeling constantly (67–100%).

Foot use rarely (less than 2%). Vision far constant (67–100%). Vision near constant (67–100%). Talking constant (67–100%). Hearing constant (67–100%).

25-27 Washington Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

$17.36 - $24.79 per hour

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4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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 accommodation to…