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Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Cardiac ICU | MGH
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
$18.58 - $26.58
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 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 267 Charles Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 01, 2026 | |
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*$750 Sign on bonus for PCA/CCT new hires, current MGB employees not applicable.
Schedule: Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule. Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is seeking a Critical Care Technician (CCT), with Day and Night shift availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Ellison 9 is a patient and family-centered 16-bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU patients. The most common diagnoses and/or interventions are hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, including percutaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement, recovery from acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure and/or multiple organ dysfunction/failure. Prefer applicants with more than (1) year clinical patient experience and seeking year-round permanent full-time opportunity. Gap year medical students with patient care experience accepted. 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 result 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 Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Licenses and Credentials Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. | |