Patient Care Assistant| MGH- HEMOC Infusion Unit
Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, United States
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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.
The Opportunity
Patient Care Assistant | Yawkey 8 – HEMOC Infusion Unit
Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit is a sixty bed/chair infusion unit in the Division of Hematology-Oncology. There are eighteen beds and forty-two chairs.
The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Schedule
Per Diem | Rotating shift
Job 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.
Essential Functions
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. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves 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.
Qualifications
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 - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred
Experience
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.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement
1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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 participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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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.
The Opportunity
Patient Care Assistant | Yawkey 8 – HEMOC Infusion Unit
Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit is a sixty bed/chair infusion unit in the Division of Hematology-Oncology. There are eighteen beds and forty-two chairs.
The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Schedule
Per Diem | Rotating shift
Job 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.
Essential Functions
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. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves 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.
Qualifications
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 - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred
Experience
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.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement
1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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 participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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