Patient Care Associate ED Short Stay Unit| (CNA) |36 hour days

Massachusetts General Hospital
401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
90 Blossom Street (Show on map)
Jan 01, 2025
The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate - Emergency Department Short Stay Unit The Bigelow 12 Emergency Department Short Stay Unit is a thirty-one-bed unit that provides care for a diverse patient population that requires a 24- 72-hour length of stay. 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 (3) 12-hour shifts - Days \| 7 am - 7:30 pm 36 hours per week Rotational holiday and weekend schedule What are we looking for? The Patient Care Associate (PCA) will assist the RNs in the Emergency Department Short Stay Unit 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? Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and 401K 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. 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.