PACU Patient Care Associate

The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Why This Role Is Important?

Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The PACU is seeking full time PCA with day and evening rotation shifts. Every third weekend requirement.

Skills

PCA assists patients with daily living needs, supervising & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and acquiring EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, supervising patient safety, Patient transport to varies destinations, and always presenting in an encouraging manner.

Schedule

Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule

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 retirement package.

About Us

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Our culture is one of teamwork, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve phenomenal things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both expertly and personally.

If you are looking for an ambitious and exciting career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Qualifications

• Required: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care!
• Preferred: 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, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By adopting 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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.