Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Patient Care Tech for a per diem / prn job in East Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Patient Care Tech
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Up to 8.00 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Per Diem
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse. - Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse. - Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines. - Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines. - Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines. - Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients’ need. - Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients’ needs. - Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards. - Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment. - Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures. - Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations. - Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. - SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. Education/Degree Required: - High school diploma, GED or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification. Experience/Certification Required: - Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care. (Spaulding Cape Cod) Preferred: - Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR - Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire. Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required: - Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language. - Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science. - Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing. - Healthcare Provider CPR certification required. - Knowledge of DPH/OEMS regulations. Preferred: - Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. - Attention to detail. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non weather) X Work in high place(s) X Work in confined space(s) X Risk of electrical shock X Risk of radiation exposure X Exposure to blood borne pathogens X Flammable/explosive gases X Toxic / caustic chemicals X Dust or other irritants X Grease or oils X Hazardous specimens X Exposure to lab animals X Infectious / contagious disease X Cleaning agents/chemicals X Hot equipment X Noisy equipment X Humid or wet conditions (non -weather) X Other X Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job No Lifting required No Carrying required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Push/Pull Requirements of this job: No Pushing required No Pulling required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X X Up to 100 pounds X X Over 100 pounds X X Physical Activity requirements of this job: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Stand X Walk X Sit X Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch X Move / rotate / bend wrist(s) X Type / use keyboard or other data entry device X Reach with hands & arms X Climb stairs X Climb ladder or other equipment X Drive / operate motor vehicle X Balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl X Speak X Hear X Taste X Smell X Touch X Other X Vision Requirements of this job: Vision Requirement Always called upon in job Sometimes called upon in job Rarely called upon in job Close vision X Distance vision X Color vision X Peripheral vision X Depth perception X Ability to adjust focus X Other Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses X Gowns X Filter lens (welding/soldering) Scrubs X Face shields X Boots Ear plugs or Mufflers Hard hat Surgical mask / dust mask X Coveralls Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Gloves X Other Level of noise typical in this work environment: Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3304343. Posted job title: Patient Care Associate, Per Diem - East Sandwich
About Mass General Brigham
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
