Patient Care Assistant | Ortho-Urology Surgery | MGH

$750 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into our PCA positions. Schedule: Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) (3) 12-hour shifts per week Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule. The Ortho-Urology Unit (Ellison 6) is a thirty-six-bed adult inpatient surgery unit. The patient population includes orthopedic and urologic patients who are post-surgical intervention and pre-surgery from Emergency Department, front door or clinical admissions. Fast-paced, exciting environment. Ideal applicants seeking full-time 36-40 permanent position will be highly considered for employment. What 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.

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]

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts]

Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred

Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire 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.


The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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 participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.