just got hired at MGH as a PCA in PACU

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Hi, i just got my offer today to accept my position as a per diem pca in the preop recovery area. i am so excited. is there anyone else who works as a pca in preop/pacu? i have been volunteering there for a year so the nurses know me pretty well. i definitely believe its a good idea to get your foot in the door by volunteering... esp at a hospital you are hoping to work at later on in life when u finish nursing school. For anyone out there who works in this area, what duties do you do on a daily basis? do u ever float into the OR? thanks for reading guys!! :clown:

the best way to get in is to volunteer at MGH. Ive been there for over a year. You need good connections in my opinion to work there, also if u do clinicals there, thats another good way to get in. goodluck!

Hi Erindel,

Who did you speak with about volunteering at MGH? I worked @ MGH as an MA for two years a couple years ago. I just finished my first semester of nursing school and have been applying everywhere to try to get a pca/cna position. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Congratulations and best wishes with everything!!

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Hi Sabr, I went to the mgh website and went to the volunteer link and signed up for a volunteer orientation, then once that is complete you sign up for an interview then the volunteer office decides whether you would be a good fit to volunteer at mgh. you can also go to the main campus, gray bigelow bldg ground floor and get info there.

goodluck :)

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Hey Erindel,

Thanks so much for the info. I just checked, but the next orientation is full. So I'll just wait until the next one comes up. Thanks again and best wishes with everything :)

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Your welcome sabr!

Goodluck with everything too :D

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