Patient Care Assistant II- Tanger Infusion
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Under 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.
Job description
Job Summary
Under 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.
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.
Requirements
- Healthcare experience 1-2 years required
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
- Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
- Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
- Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
- Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Base Pay
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.