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Patient Care Assistant(PCA)-GI Endoscopy-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
273 Charles Street (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
The Endoscopy Unit provides total gastrointesintal 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. 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 the time of hire. What do we have to offer? Shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings. Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package. 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. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.