Patient Care Assistant II 40 hr/nights
Mass General Brigham · Newton-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $21.41–$25.28 an hourAbout $44,533–$52,582 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- night
Patient Care Assistant II 40 hr/nights
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Written and oral instruction comprehensionrequired
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
from the posting - Medical terminologyrequired
Knowledge of medical terminology
from the posting - Patient service skillsrequired
Strong patient/customer service skills
from the posting - Electronic medical recordsrequired
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
from the posting - High school diploma or equivalentpreferred
High school Diploma or Equivalent preferred
from the posting - Patient care or elder care experiencepreferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred
from the posting - BLS certificationpreferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
from the posting - Certified Medical Assistantpreferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
from the posting - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedicpreferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
from the posting - Nursing Assistant certificationpreferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
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Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
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.
Job Summary
SummaryUnder the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients, etc. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
-Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
-Performs specimen collection and documents all appropriate information.
-Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
-Documents patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results.
-Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary.
-Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
-Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.
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 - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$21.41 - $25.28/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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