Patient Care Associate | Orthopedics/Urology | MGH
Mass General Brigham
United States of America
Job posting number: #7340141 (Ref:RQ4064616)
Posted: May 18, 2026
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Ortho-Urology Unit (Ellison 6) is a thirty-six-bed adult inpatient surgery unit. The patient population includes orthopedic and urologic patients who are post-surgical intervention and pre-surgery from Emergency Department, front door or clinical admissions. Fast-paced, exciting environment.Schedule:
Days (7am-3pm7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.
Holiday rotating schedule.
What do we have to Offer?
- Weekly pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
- Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
- Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
- Membership to MGB Fitness Center
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, drawing blood, and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Complete all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with several basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listen to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.
Qualifications
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
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Pay Range
$20.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade
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