Patient Care Associate | Thoracic/ Vascular Surgery| 36 hour Day/Night
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
401(k)
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 267 Charles Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 01, 2025 | |
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The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate -Thoracic/Vascular Surgery step down unit - Ellison 19
Ellison 19 is a thirty-bed unit devoted to the care of patients recovering from Thoracic/Vascular Surgery. The patient population on this unit requires complex nursing care. Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2024-2025: Massachusetts General Hospital? Schedule What are we looking for? The Patient Care Associate (PCA) will assist the RNs in Ellison 19 with a variety of functions including phlebotomy and EKGs, transport patients, check rooms and equipment, assist patients with dressing and feeding and some clerical functions. Our Patient Care Associate team prides themselves in responding to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner. What do we have to offer? SKILLS Effective customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, staff and providers. - demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems using a combination of Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and Superior organizational skills. - ability to lift and transport patients, using the appropriate physical technique, in a safe manner for the patient and self. Preferred: Must have Recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care. Required: Licensed, certified or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, medical Assistant, Mental health Technician, or EMT accredited Program, At the time of hire, or candidate enrolled in a Nursing Program pre-Med or PA Undergraduate Program with At least One semester of patient care rotations completed At time of hire. Additional Job Description 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. | |