Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Endoscopy

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Job Summary

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.Endoscopy prefers candidate to have a professional license/certification to be consideredThe Endoscopy Unit provides total gastrointestinal care. Ninety percent of the patients are outpatient, and the remaining ten percent are inpatients or transfers from another facility. There are approximately 20,000 cases performed in the unit annually.PCA supports room turnover, scope cleaning and recovery, patient escort/liaison, and stocking supplies. Endoscope scope processing is part of the PCA role in the Endo unit contributing to the overall infection control program.Schedule40 hours | Days(4) 10 hours 8a-6:30pm | No nightsAlternating weekend/holidays requiredThe Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant- Endoscopy-Blake 4Working 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? YesEssential 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.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic 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 [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferredExperienceExperience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Onsite273 Charles Street40RegularDay (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - /

Grade

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