MGH Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Medical ICU
Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
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Job Summary
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:Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every other week.
Holiday rotating schedule.
MGH Medical Intensive Care Unit is seeking a Critical Care Technician with Day and Night availability and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Blake 7 is an eighteen bed Adult Medical Intensive Care Unit located in Boston MA. This is a multidisciplinary unit with a variety of complex respiratory and medical patients. The unit cares for patients who may require treatments that include CVVH and ECMO. Notable diagnosis includes but not limited to sepsis gastrointestinal genitourinary heme-oncology cardiac neurology and infectious diseases such as H1N1 suspect Ebola virus and the novel Corona Virus.
Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview. Ideal applicant should have at least 1 year of inpatient experience within an acute care setting.
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
-Performs 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 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
-Completes all documentation such as height weight intake of fluids and food output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
-Assists patients with food tray setup eating and feeding as needed.
-Ensures that patient rooms are stocked equipped and cleaned appropriately as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
-Retrieves equipment from other areas sets up equipment cleans equipment between patient use and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
-Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
-Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
-Interacts with patients visitors and other care team members effectively
-Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
-Fosters a positive collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
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
Certified Medical Assistant National Certification
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Massachusetts
Nursing Assistant LNA - New Hampshire
Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 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)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
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.
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
