New 
Patient Care Assistant | Cardiac Surgical Stepdown | MGH
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
$18.58 - $26.58
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 267 Charles Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 10, 2026 | |
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Schedule:
Days (7am-3pm, 7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am) Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule. The Cardiac Surgical Stepdown unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). Ellison 8, is a thirty six bed adult Cardiac Surgical Step Down Unit., located in Boston, MA. Patients are primarily admitted post operatively from the Blake 8 - Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Patients are also admitted pre-op for cardiac surgery. Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, congenital heart disease, lethal arrhythmias, S/P coronary bypass graft, S/P valve replacement, ACID placement, and permanent pacemaker placement. Ideal applicants should be able to provide Day shift training up to 40 hours and weekend coverage every month. What do we have to Offer? Weekly Pay Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends. MGB Shuttle service Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Performs 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, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. -Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). -Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed. -Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. -Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. -Assists with admitting and discharging patients. -Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed. -Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively -Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition. -Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth. Education Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] Experience 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. | |