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Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols.  Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
2. Obtains medical history.  Checks vital signs.  Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication.  Performs definitive life support.  Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc.  May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical cricothyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
3. Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
4. Provides control at the scene of medical emergency.  Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
5. Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.
6. Prepares patients for transport.  Consults with radio dispatcher as to appropriate available medical facility in order to ensure immediate treatment of patient upon arrival.  Monitors patient in ambulance to maintain stability.  Administers additional treatment when necessary.
7. Drives ambulance to and from scene of emergency.  Inspects, clears, stocks and may make repairs (in emergency) to Emergency Medical Services vehicle and equipment to ensure and provide continuous availability of appropriately decontaminated units.
8. Maintains control of narcotics Class B and C.  Maintain up-to-date records of inventory of both narcotic and non-narcotic medications stored in vehicle and supply source at hospital.  Ensures emergency vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and medications.
9. Reports suspected abuse following standard procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
2. Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. 
3. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.  
4. Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Experienced in accident scene management and control.
2. Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:
1. Minimum three year’s experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system. 

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered heavy.  Position requires work outdoors in a patient care environment.

Additional Required and Preferred Education and Experience:
ADDENDUM FOR:  Resuscitation and Airway Management Specialist (RAMS)
Position Summary: 
Worcester EMS paramedics who have completed the clinical competencies for the DAI/RSI program will serve in the Pavilion (PAV) in capacities consistent with their level or training and scope of practice.  All work performed in the hospital will be done under the clinical supervision of the Medical Directors and the attending physician. 
Major Responsibilities:
•    Establishing and maintaining peripheral IV access
•    Administering medications and fluids within hospital defined scope
•    Participating in “Overwatch” activities which involve meeting with other clinical staff to identify patients at elevated risk of clinical decompensation and monitoring these patients for any acute changes throughout the course of a shift.  Any worsening or significant change to be communicated to the care team. 
•    Working in a collaborative fashion as part of the care team with physicians, APPs, PCAs, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapists, and RN staff.
•    Assist with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the clinical team.
•    Assisting with transport of critical patients to and from areas of the hospital while monitoring for any acute changes.
•    When summoned in case of critical decompensation or cardiac arrest, at the direction of the physician or APP, will be responsible for management of the patient’s airway according to the Resuscitation and Airway Management Specialist (RAMS) training and scope.  The airway procedures will include:
o    Administration of medications for induction prior to paralysis to include Ketamine and Etomidate as well as to suggest adjunct medications such as fentanyl if indicated.
o    Administration of neuromuscular blockade using either succinylcholine or rocuronium.
o    Administration if needed of push dose vasopressors in the case of hemodynamic instability.
o    Use of LMAs and other supraglottic airways.
o    BVM ventilation.
o    Use of PEEP valve during ventilation.
o    Direct laryngoscopy.
o    Video laryngoscopy.
o    Orotracheal and nasotracheal intubation.
o    Use of bougie to assist in intubation.
o    Cricothyrotmy in Cannot intubate, cannot ventilate (CICO) situations.
o    Placement of orogastric or nasograstric tube.

 
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Worcester EMS paramedic who has completed the clinical competencies and remain current for the DAI/RSI program.
Preferred:
1.    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols.  Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
2. Obtains medical history.  Checks vital signs.  Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication.  Performs definitive life support.  Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc.  May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical cricothyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
3. Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
4. Provides control at the scene of medical emergency.  Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
5. Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.
6. Prepares patients for transport.  Consults with radio dispatcher as to appropriate available medical facility in order to ensure immediate treatment of patient upon arrival.  Monitors patient in ambulance to maintain stability.  Administers additional treatment when necessary.
7. Drives ambulance to and from scene of emergency.  Inspects, clears, stocks and may make repairs (in emergency) to Emergency Medical Services vehicle and equipment to ensure and provide continuous availability of appropriately decontaminated units.
8. Maintains control of narcotics Class B and C.  Maintain up-to-date records of inventory of both narcotic and non-narcotic medications stored in vehicle and supply source at hospital.  Ensures emergency vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and medications.
9. Reports suspected abuse following standard procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
2. Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. 
3. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.  
4. Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Experienced in accident scene management and control.
2. Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:
1. Minimum three year’s experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system. 

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered heavy.  Position requires work outdoors in a patient care environment.

Additional Required and Preferred Education and Experience:
ADDENDUM FOR:  Resuscitation and Airway Management Specialist (RAMS)
Position Summary: 
Worcester EMS paramedics who have completed the clinical competencies for the DAI/RSI program will serve in the Pavilion (PAV) in capacities consistent with their level or training and scope of practice.  All work performed in the hospital will be done under the clinical supervision of the Medical Directors and the attending physician. 
Major Responsibilities:
•    Establishing and maintaining peripheral IV access
•    Administering medications and fluids within hospital defined scope
•    Participating in “Overwatch” activities which involve meeting with other clinical staff to identify patients at elevated risk of clinical decompensation and monitoring these patients for any acute changes throughout the course of a shift.  Any worsening or significant change to be communicated to the care team. 
•    Working in a collaborative fashion as part of the care team with physicians, APPs, PCAs, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapists, and RN staff.
•    Assist with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the clinical team.
•    Assisting with transport of critical patients to and from areas of the hospital while monitoring for any acute changes.
•    When summoned in case of critical decompensation or cardiac arrest, at the direction of the physician or APP, will be responsible for management of the patient’s airway according to the Resuscitation and Airway Management Specialist (RAMS) training and scope.  The airway procedures will include:
o    Administration of medications for induction prior to paralysis to include Ketamine and Etomidate as well as to suggest adjunct medications such as fentanyl if indicated.
o    Administration of neuromuscular blockade using either succinylcholine or rocuronium.
o    Administration if needed of push dose vasopressors in the case of hemodynamic instability.
o    Use of LMAs and other supraglottic airways.
o    BVM ventilation.
o    Use of PEEP valve during ventilation.
o    Direct laryngoscopy.
o    Video laryngoscopy.
o    Orotracheal and nasotracheal intubation.
o    Use of bougie to assist in intubation.
o    Cricothyrotmy in Cannot intubate, cannot ventilate (CICO) situations.
o    Placement of orogastric or nasograstric tube.

 
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Worcester EMS paramedic who has completed the clinical competencies and remain current for the DAI/RSI program.
Preferred:
1.    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Administers skilled, family-centered medical care to individuals from admission to discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.  
3. Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
4. Assesses, stabilizes, and manages acutely ill patients in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment Protocols. Arranges emergent transport to appropriate facility if deemed necessary. Consults with on-call hospitalist as directed.
5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
6. Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
7. Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other healthcare providers.
8. Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment, procedures and special tests as required or directed.
9. Assumes responsibility for professional growth.
10. Identifies and participates in educational programs to strengthen both clinical and management expertise.
11. Responds to requests for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Program. Performs assessment, consults with on-call EMS Physician to determine eligibility for self-care at home or need for transport to Emergency Department. 
12. Ensures MIH Vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and medications. 
13. Maintains open lines of communication with Program leadership, other departments, staff, physicians, resident staff, and other support personnel.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
2. Certification as a Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC).
3. Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. 
4. Certified in ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
5. Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Experienced in accident scene management and control.
2. Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:
1. Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system. 
2. Previous Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium.  Position requires travel from operations center to local hospitals and patient residences with primary work being indoors in an alternative patient care environment.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I.  Major Responsibilities:

Project and Meeting Leadership:
1.    Proactively identifies barriers to completing work and escalates issues with proposed solutions.
2.    Attends all required meetings, assume accountability for assigned follow-ups and practice closed loop communication.
3.    Participates as workstream lead on cross-functional projects, ensure tasks are completed within scope and project management guidelines.
4.    Runs optimization requests, including scheduling meetings, identifying timelines, and allocating resources.

Stakeholder Engagement:
1.    Develops and maintains partnerships with operational staff, serving as a subject matter advisor for application-related questions.
2.    Leads discussions with subject matter experts, caregivers, and vendors to evaluate, design and configure application features.

Product Evaluation and Application Support:
1.    Attends product demonstrations to assess system functionality against customer requirements and recommends appropriate software solutions.
2.    Facilitates application upgrade processes, including recommending new functionalities to operational caregivers.
3.    Tests new features and functionalities and develop Job Aids for customer support and training.

Issue Investigation and Troubleshooting:
1.    Investigates application and system configuration issues to develop and implement effective system fixes.
2.    Participates in ticket triage and analysis to determine the appropriate work stream and assist in scoping efforts.
3.    Independently troubleshoots application components within server configurations, including system services and interface jobs, and engage other teams as necessary.
4.    Effectively participates in critical incident response and escalates appropriately as needed.

Collaboration and Configuration:
1.    Collaborates with subject matter experts, caregivers, and vendors to evaluate and configure application features.
2.    Configure application features, security settings, and develop support documentation, including test scripts and workflow diagrams.
3.    Builds relationships with third-party vendors to maintain vendor software. 

Documentation and Training:
1.    Develop support documentation for application teams, including test scripts, workflow diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
2.    Partners with the training team to create end-user training materials.

Mentorship:
1.    Mentors less experienced team members, providing guidance and support for their development.

Continuous Learning:
1.    Actively learns and applies new skills to improve support for customers and coworkers. 
2.    Continuously advances knowledge of current products, including obtaining application certifications and staying updated on system configurations and emerging technology and industry trends.
3.    Actively participates in professional development programs defined by department.

Adaptability:
1.    Demonstrates high adaptability to dynamic responsibilities and evolving project requirements.

Must be able to work off hours as needed and participate in an on-call rotation.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required: 
1.    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
2.    Epic Application certification(s) or ability to achieve, as required by department.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    3 years experience with enterprise platforms (EHRs/ITSM/ERPs).
2.    Team player with strong problem solving, time management and decision-making skills, ability to maintain a positive attitude, solution focused.
3.    Able to act independently with minimal oversight.
4.    Able to serve as a mentor to less experienced team members.
5.    Able to lead meetings and effectively communicate with all users at all levels of the organization.

Preferred:
1.    Healthcare experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols.  Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
2. Obtains medical history.  Checks vital signs.  Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication.  Performs definitive life support.  Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc.  May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical cricothyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
3. Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
4. Provides control at the scene of medical emergency.  Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
5. Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.
6. Prepares patients for transport.  Consults with radio dispatcher as to appropriate available medical facility in order to ensure immediate treatment of patient upon arrival.  Monitors patient in ambulance to maintain stability.  Administers additional treatment when necessary.
7. Drives ambulance to and from scene of emergency.  Inspects, clears, stocks and may make repairs (in emergency) to Emergency Medical Services vehicle and equipment to ensure and provide continuous availability of appropriately decontaminated units.
8. Maintains control of narcotics Class B and C.  Maintain up-to-date records of inventory of both narcotic and non-narcotic medications stored in vehicle and supply source at hospital.  Ensures emergency vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and medications.
9. Reports suspected abuse following standard procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
2. Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. 
3. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.  
4. Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Experienced in accident scene management and control.
2. Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
3. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:
1. Minimum three year’s experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system. 

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered heavy.  Position requires work outdoors in a patient care environment.

Additional Required and Preferred Education and Experience:
ADDENDUM FOR:  Resuscitation and Airway Management Specialist (RAMS)
Position Summary: 
Worcester EMS paramedics who have completed the clinical competencies for the DAI/RSI program will serve in the Pavilion (PAV) in capacities consistent with their level or training and scope of practice.  All work performed in the hospital will be done under the clinical supervision of the Medical Directors and the attending physician. 
Major Responsibilities:
•    Establishing and maintaining peripheral IV access
•    Administering medications and fluids within hospital defined scope
•    Participating in “Overwatch” activities which involve meeting with other clinical staff to identify patients at elevated risk of clinical decompensation and monitoring these patients for any acute changes throughout the course of a shift.  Any worsening or significant change to be communicated to the care team. 
•    Working in a collaborative fashion as part of the care team with physicians, APPs, PCAs, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapists, and RN staff.
•    Assist with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the clinical team.
•    Assisting with transport of critical patients to and from areas of the hospital while monitoring for any acute changes.
•    When summoned in case of critical decompensation or cardiac arrest, at the direction of the physician or APP, will be responsible for management of the patient’s airway according to the Resuscitation and Airway Management Specialist (RAMS) training and scope.  The airway procedures will include:
o    Administration of medications for induction prior to paralysis to include Ketamine and Etomidate as well as to suggest adjunct medications such as fentanyl if indicated.
o    Administration of neuromuscular blockade using either succinylcholine or rocuronium.
o    Administration if needed of push dose vasopressors in the case of hemodynamic instability.
o    Use of LMAs and other supraglottic airways.
o    BVM ventilation.
o    Use of PEEP valve during ventilation.
o    Direct laryngoscopy.
o    Video laryngoscopy.
o    Orotracheal and nasotracheal intubation.
o    Use of bougie to assist in intubation.
o    Cricothyrotmy in Cannot intubate, cannot ventilate (CICO) situations.
o    Placement of orogastric or nasograstric tube.

 
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Worcester EMS paramedic who has completed the clinical competencies and remain current for the DAI/RSI program.
Preferred:
1.    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Performs radiotherapy on site at assigned department.
• Responsible for daily patient care and education. Appropriately involves the patient and their family in care and care decisions. Maintains and demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and modesty. Explains all treatment and imaging procedures. Arranges daily radiation treatment schedule. Attentive to patient needs and concerns by continuous monitoring of the patient’s physical and physiological response and reactions to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management as needed.
• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure.

• Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines. Mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices, such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices, during the provision of patient care.

• Assesses patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department’s policy and procedure manual.
• Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students. Accurately perform and teach all policy, procedure, and QA measures including New Start and Cone Down chart checks, weekly chart checks, scheduling, treatment procedures, image review guidelines, and billing procedures.

Simulation Procedures:

• Explains simulation procedure, including the administration of permanent tattoos for set up purposes.

• Operates equipment and software, including but not limited to CT scanner and software, Treatment planning software (Eclipse), LAP Lasers, IV contrast Power injectors.
• Create immobilization devices, bolus, and accurately documents set up instructions.

• Assists and interacts with all departmental Radiation Therapists, demonstrating the ability to answer all questions and details pertaining to simulation to ensure quality treatment.
• Participates in the IV contrast program, including Patient Screening, and Peripheral IV placement.
• Administers Oral Contrast.
• Assists in scheduling/rescheduling appointments, as needed.
   

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist in the efficient operation of the assigned clinical area. Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment. Performs daily shutdown procedures. Assists in organizing team during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department. Assists in resolving clinical problems and difficult set-ups.
• Assumes Lead responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Radiation Therapist, when requested. Assists the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapist to ensure coverage for meeting attendance and administrative duties.
• Strives for continuous improvements and technique standardization.
• Assists with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.
• Accurately performs all new start QA measures, weekly chart checks, patient scheduling, treatment delivery, image review, and billing procedures involving the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery and quality patient care.
• Accurately documents treatment variances and inconsistencies using the appropriate tools.
• Practices the QA program of each treatment unit and assists with the instruction of new staff members and students as part of orientation.
• Responsible for the safe and accurate utilization of all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Record and Verify system. Accurately documents all treatment delivery information in the EMR.
• Participates in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for every treatment.
• Assists with orientation, teaching, and instructing new staff, students, visitors, and other staff members who are unfamiliar with the department or specific procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated competencies for all procedures performed within assigned treatment and/or simulation areas, including but not limited to 3D, IMRT, Align RT and tattoo less workflows, stereotactic related procedures, Adaptive Radiotherapy and contouring, Craniospinal Radiotherapy, Pediatrics, Total Body Irradiation.
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients, including acute inpatients, pediatric patients, and pediatric patients requiring anesthesia.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of both treatment and simulation.
• Understands the function of all equipment and software, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately. Including but not limited to CT scanner and software, Treatment planning software (Eclipse), LAP Lasers, IV contract Power Injectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric. Able to assess patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policy and procedure manual.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices, such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices, during the provision of patient care.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated ability to accurately perform all new start QA measures, weekly chart checks, patient scheduling, treatment delivery, image review, and billing procedures involving the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to accurately perform and teach all policy, procedure, and QA measures including New Start and Cone Down chart checks, weekly chart checks, scheduling, treatment procedures, image review guidelines, and billing procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient scheduling systems and revenue cycle management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School + Certificate in radiation Therapy or associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy required.
• Valid ARRT certification required.
• Valid BLS certification within 60 days of hire date.

Minimum of three (3) years of continuous clinical experience required

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

UMass Memorial Medical Center is the largest academic medical center in Central Massachusetts and the region’s only Level I Trauma Center. The Department of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a high-performing, collaborative academic team.

Our Cardiac Surgery service includes 16 Advanced Practice Providers, 3 Cardiac Surgeons, and 7 Surgical Intensivists. This is a full-time position with a rotating day/night schedule, including weekends and holidays. The standard schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week.

Our team provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art cardiac surgical care to a diverse patient population, including:

• Open and endovascular aortic repair

• Coronary revascularization

• Structural heart procedures

• Mechanical circulatory support, including a destination VAD program

The clinical scope spans the full continuum of perioperative cardiac surgery care, from high-acuity tertiary and quaternary cases to routine surgical procedures. The program performs approximately 550 cases annually.

Advanced Practice Providers are integral to the service and serve as the first point of contact for patient care across the ICU, post-operative floor, and outpatient clinic. Surgically trained APPs provide operative first assisting and endoscopic vein harvesting in all cases.

Role Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Advanced Practice Provider will deliver comprehensive medical care, including but not limited to:

• Performing and documenting complete histories and physical examinations, with thorough review of the medical record to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans

• Ordering, interpreting, and reviewing laboratory tests and imaging studies

• Participating in daily inpatient rounds; evaluating patients; reviewing diagnostic data; and documenting daily progress notes

• Requesting consultations and communicating effectively with consulting services

• Performing routine bedside and clinical procedures in accordance with approved Delineation of Privileges

• Assisting in surgical and other invasive procedures, as applicable

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; board certification required

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)

• Current Massachusetts license

• ACLS and BLS Certified

• Preferred: 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience

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Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.