Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

About the role

The Patient Care Assistant – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position at The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham requires a combination of clinical experience and technical skills. This role works closely with licensed personnel to assist patients with various daily activities and monitor their health parameters.

Responsibilities

• 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, including bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Aid in turning and repositioning patients 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work both Day and Night shift.
• Requires one weekend shift per month - a Saturday or Sunday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in patient care/elder care, 0-1 years preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, 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.

Pay

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

Schedule

Rotating (United States of America)