The Opportunity : Patient Care Associate - Endoscopy Unit
Why This Role Is Important?
The Endoscopy Unit provides total gastrointestinal care. Ninety percent of the patients are outpatients, and the remaining ten percent are inpatients or transfers from another facility.
There are approximately 20,000 cases performed in the unit annually. PCA role works under the direction of the RN and closely with a multidisciplinary health care team in a procedural setting rotating through patient admission / procedure prep area, procedure room, recovery area and helping with patient discharges.
Duties include responding to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patients and communicating in a respectful manner.
This position requires the ability to handle a variety of patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs and ADL's. PCA supports procedure room turnover, scope cleaning and recovery, patient escort / liaison, and stocking supplies.
Endoscope scope processing is part of the PCA role in the Endo unit contributing to the overall infection control program.
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 collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things.
We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding 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 embracing 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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