MGH Patient Care Assistant | Transplant Unit
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Boston-MA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- 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]
- Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
- Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]
- Experience
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
- Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Remote Type
- Work Location
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- Employee Type
- Work Shift
- Pay Range
- Grade
- EEO Statement:
Full description
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.
Job Summary
Schedule:
Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.
Holiday rotating schedule.
MGH Transplant Unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, with Night availability, and to provide rotating weekend and scheduled holiday coverage.
The Transplant Unit is a twenty-one-bed special care unit located in Boston, MA. These beds are designated for acutely ill, organ transplant patients. The patient population on Blake 6, is comprised of pre and post renal, pancreas, liver, cardiac and lung transplant recipients. Additionally, patients may be admitted to the Transplant Unit for treatment of acute allograft rejection, opportunistic infections, and soft tissue infections. Long term allograft recipients who require other surgical procedures may also be admitted to Blake 6. Patients range in age from 15 to 70 + years. The unit is HEPA filtered and pressurized (positive) to help protect this immunocompromised population.
Preferably applicants that can provide weekday and weekend night coverage weekly will be strongly considered. Gap year medical students, with patient care experience, are encouraged to apply.
What do we have to Offer*?
*Weekly pay
*Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
*Tuition Reimbursement.
*Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
*Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
*Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
*Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
*Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
*Membership to MGB Fitness Center
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.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions