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Job Summary

MGH Surgical Intensive Care Unit is seeking a Critical Care Technician, with Day and Night availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

The SICU is a twenty-bed adult general surgical ICU that cares for a highly acute and complex patient population. Collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care in a dynamic, fast paced environment with a dedication to education.

Ideal applicants would have more than (1) year clinical patient experience and seeking year-round permanent opportunity. Gap year medical students with patient care experience accepted.

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
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS]

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]

Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]

Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong patient/customer service skills.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

267 Charles Street

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

 

 

Grade

3

 

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