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Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA
posted 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Boston, MA
Hospitals
About the position
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) role at Massachusetts General Hospital involves assisting registered nurses in a 30-bed orthopedic unit. The PCA will engage in various patient care functions, ensuring a high standard of service and safety for patients undergoing orthopedic treatments. This part-time position requires working three 8-hour shifts, primarily during the day, with a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Assist RNs with patient care functions including phlebotomy and EKGs.
- Transport patients safely within the facility.
- Check and maintain rooms and equipment for patient readiness.
- Assist patients with dressing and feeding as needed.
- Perform some clerical functions to support the nursing staff.
- Respond to patient requests in a timely manner while safeguarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitor patient safety and communicate respectfully with patients and staff.
Requirements
- Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program at the time of hire.
- Candidate enrolled in a Nursing program, Pre-Med, or PA undergraduate program with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed at the time of hire.
- Effective customer service orientation and ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, staff, and providers.
- Demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
- Ability to lift and transport patients safely.
Nice-to-haves
- Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care.
Benefits
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
- Full comprehensive benefits packet including travel discounts and MBTA subsidy.
- Health savings account options.
- Employee perks and weekly pay.
- 401K plan.
