The Application Analyst II handles more complex application issues and participates in project implementations and upgrades. They analyze business requirements, design solutions, and ensure changes align with organizational objectives. This role provides guidance to junior analysts and contributes to process improvements and system optimization. The analyst serves as a key resource for IT and business teams, supporting effective application use and performance.

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

• Application Lifecycle Management: Owns complex application features or modules end-to-end (design → build → test → deploy → support). Leads configuration, customization, and enhancement efforts. Designs and validates integrations and data flows in coordination with engineering and infrastructure teams.
• Business Analysis & Solution Design: Leads translation of business requirements into detailed functional specifications. Analyzes business needs and designs digital solutions at the team, department, and enterprise levels. Recommends process and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Develops and executes comprehensive test plans to ensure software reliability. Oversees testing cycles and validates production readiness, considering downstream, upstream, and cross-functional dependencies to minimize risk and maintain stable operational flows.
• Operational Support & Incident Management: Resolves complex application issues and manages multiple initiatives concurrently. Leads major incident response and problem management efforts. Implements preventive fixes to reduce recurring issues.
• Training, Documentation & Knowledge Management: Designs training programs and advanced end-user documentation. Serves as a subject matter resource for users and support teams.
• Collaboration & Vendor Partnership: Delivers high-quality, customer-focused support. Collaborates closely with vendors, developers, and cross-functional teams. Coordinates releases and supports adoption of new functionality.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentors junior analysts. Defines support standards and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of developing, configuring, supporting, or operating software applications.
• Proven ability to gather requirements, document workflows, and coordinate UAT for small to medium initiatives.
• Intermediate application configuration skills and workflow understanding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical users across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common productivity tools.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and ITIL concepts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, including small initiatives, with minimal guidance.
• Able to apply knowledge of one or more application domains (e.g. EHR, ERP, CRM, HRIS) to support configuration, workflows, and user needs.
• Supports change and release activities; applies integration knowledge, including data mapping and log/trace analysis, under guidance.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High school/GED/Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred.
• 4 years of Information Technology experience supporting business or clinical systems applications required.
• Information Technology experience supporting business or clinical systems applications in a healthcare environment preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Patient Contact:

• None

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.  

EEO Poster

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$90,900.00 - $101,800.00

The Application Analyst II handles more complex application issues and participates in project implementations and upgrades. They analyze business requirements, design solutions, and ensure changes align with organizational objectives. This role provides guidance to junior analysts and contributes to process improvements and system optimization. The analyst serves as a key resource for IT and business teams, supporting effective application use and performance.

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

• Application Lifecycle Management: Owns complex application features or modules end-to-end (design → build → test → deploy → support). Leads configuration, customization, and enhancement efforts. Designs and validates integrations and data flows in coordination with engineering and infrastructure teams.
• Business Analysis & Solution Design: Leads translation of business requirements into detailed functional specifications. Analyzes business needs and designs digital solutions at the team, department, and enterprise levels. Recommends process and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Develops and executes comprehensive test plans to ensure software reliability. Oversees testing cycles and validates production readiness, considering downstream, upstream, and cross-functional dependencies to minimize risk and maintain stable operational flows.
• Operational Support & Incident Management: Resolves complex application issues and manages multiple initiatives concurrently. Leads major incident response and problem management efforts. Implements preventive fixes to reduce recurring issues.
• Training, Documentation & Knowledge Management: Designs training programs and advanced end-user documentation. Serves as a subject matter resource for users and support teams.
• Collaboration & Vendor Partnership: Delivers high-quality, customer-focused support. Collaborates closely with vendors, developers, and cross-functional teams. Coordinates releases and supports adoption of new functionality.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentors junior analysts. Defines support standards and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of developing, configuring, supporting, or operating software applications.
• Proven ability to gather requirements, document workflows, and coordinate UAT for small to medium initiatives.
• Intermediate application configuration skills and workflow understanding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical users across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common productivity tools.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and ITIL concepts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, including small initiatives, with minimal guidance.
• Able to apply knowledge of one or more application domains (e.g. EHR, ERP, CRM, HRIS) to support configuration, workflows, and user needs.
• Supports change and release activities; applies integration knowledge, including data mapping and log/trace analysis, under guidance.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High school/GED/Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred.
• 4 years of Information Technology experience supporting business or clinical systems applications required.
• Information Technology experience supporting business or clinical systems applications in a healthcare environment preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Patient Contact:

• None

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.  

EEO Poster

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$90,900.00 - $101,800.00

The Pharmacy Department at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute places emphasis on the values of reliability, professionalism, cooperation, teamwork, communication, positivity and inclusiveness. The Pharmacy Technician II, Infusion is responsible for providing technical support to pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician II, Infusion will staff in pharmacy locations/areas as required.

This is a per diem position with a rotating weekend schedule. The role requires a minimum of 16 hours per month, with the opportunity for additional hours based on coverage needs.

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.
 

• Practices as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations and standards
• Fills medication orders according to policy, while gaining proficiency with advanced preparations
• Ensures timely delivery of medication orders and/or supplies
• Utilizes multiple systems such as EHR (Electronic Health Record, Inventory Management Systems and other systems to complete and document duties. Identify issues and report as necessary
• Maintains the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock and expiration date checking
• Performs and documents quality control steps as required for safety and regulatory requirements
• Performs cleaning of sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned.
• Trains other employees as assigned
• Communicates and escalates issues or problems
• May be assigned to cross-cover other locations or areas (e.g. materials management, outpatient, infusion, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of predominately hazardous drugs in compliance with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, DFCI policies and procedures and, when applicable research protocols
• Ensures compliance with requirements of medications within Research Protocols as assigned
• Maintains and supports Automated Dispensing cabinets including Federal controlled substance retrieving from Return drawer once certified
• Stocking emergency medication as appropriate by site
• Sets up and logs pharmacy batch compound products
• Site-Specific Infusion Technician Duties May Include:
• Provides ADS downtime support. Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and Pediatric
• Performs essential pharmacy inventory functions (e.g. ordering and receiving). Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and Pediatric

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems
• Ability to develop proficiency of aseptic technique and the compounding of sterile products
• Ability to develop proficiency and mastery of compounding of non-sterile products
• Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and assist in resolution or escalation to the appropriate resource
• Ability to treat all others (fellow pharmacy staff, patients, nurses, providers, support personnel, etc.) with the utmost professionalism and respect
• Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment
• Participate in department meetings and functions to promote a successful and efficient pharmacy workgroup
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment)
• Strong attention to detail

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a high school diploma or current enrollment in an accredited entry-level degree program for Pharmacy or a related field. The position also requires 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, including at least 1 year of compounding experience. Additionally, the position requires Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician, with National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) to be obtained within 1 year of hire. For roles at Londonderry or Merrimack Valley satellite locations, New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

To learn more about why you should join the Pharmacy Department at Dana-Farber, please copy and paste the link below into your browser:Pharmacy | Careers at Dana-Farber - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA

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.  

EEO Poster

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$60,195.20 - $70,543.20

This position's work location is fully remote with the ocassional time onsite as needed. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

The Technology Transfer Accountant II is a key member of the Accounting and Finance function of the Belfer Office for Dana-Farber Innovations (BODFI). With support from their manager and senior members of the BODFI Finance team, the role helps provide day-to-day post agreement execution financial management for financial bearing agreements negotiated by BODFI, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial information within BODFI’s current database.

In addition, this position is responsible for numerous general accounting functions that involve preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of BODFI’s accounting records, internal and external financial reports, and accounting policies and procedures. This role provides assistance to BODFI Finance and Operations management in the implementation of any new or modified accounting systems and in the coordination and preparation for audits.

This role reports to the BODFI Finance Lead and works closely with BODFI’s Licensing Professionals, Business Analyst, DFCI Department Project Leaders and Department Grants Management Specialists (DGMS), Principal Investigators (PIs) and Centers; and with DFCI’s Research Accounting and General Accounting departments.

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

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of financial systems and processes to meet BODFI operational goals. Test and learn new workflows and processes to enhance daily operations and data management. Reconcile data within the Minuet database in collaboration with management and partner offices to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in preparing interim, monthly, and annual financial reports to monitor income from financial-bearing agreements. Perform budget-to-actual reconciliations and prepare monthly cash reporting for BODFI. Support the legal accrual process as needed.
• Prepare detailed reconciliations and analyses for assigned responsibilities and special projects, collaborating with General Accounting and Research Accounting when necessary. Reconcile milestone cash receipts in Minuet against SRA payments recorded in Workday. Track SRA milestones to support timely invoicing and coordinate with appropriate departments as needed.
• Responsible and accountable for monitoring all BODFI receivables including sponsored research funding and licensing revenue.
• Work with BODFI’s Database Manager, BODFI Finance, and on occasions other pertinent departments, to research and resolve data and system discrepancies as they relate to financial operations.
• Perform other related duties as needed and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices
• Technical and professional accounting skills; strong reconciliation skills; the ability to work in computer-based, automated accounting systems, accounting procedures and control systems
• Ability to proactively define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw informed conclusions and report to BODFI management
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain favorable working relationships with individuals at all levels in and outside of DFCI
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual with strong interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to be an active participant on various committees and project teams
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses understanding of DFCI policies regarding management of industry Sponsored Research and other BODFI financial matters as appropriate
• Ability to multi-task and function as an integral member of the team

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field.
• 3 years of related work experience required.
• Experience in the healthcare industry or non-profit organization preferred.
• Workday experience and skills preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Patient Contact: No

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.  

EEO Poster

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$74,000.00 - $84,100.00

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

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$39.89 - $87.15

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

3a-11a

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

32

Cost Center:

10020 - 2340 Emergency Room

Union:

MNA-University (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

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.

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply - Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

6. Documents patient care according to standard procedure.

7. Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.

8. Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.

9. Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.

10. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.

11. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.

12. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.

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. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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 work indoors in a patient care environment.

Schedule Details:
4 - 8 hour day shifts per week
3am - 11:30am
Every other weekend and holiday

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:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$38.65 - $78.34

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours:

1445-2315

Shift:

2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

10021 - 0634 Psych Inpatient

Union:

MNA-Marlborough (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

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.

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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 work indoors in a patient care environment.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

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:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$15.00 - $25.82

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled Hours:

varies

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

10010 - 0215 West 2

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.

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team. In order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.
As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ height and weight. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards.  Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Phlebotomy in certain locations.
10.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
11.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
12.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
13.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
14.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
17.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
18.    Has the ability to precept new Patient Care Technicians.

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.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I.
or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience.
2.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
3.    Medical Terminology.
4.    Computer skills. 
5.    Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.  
6.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
7.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

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:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

Job Title:    Patient Care Technician I
Job Profile Summary: 
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Patient Care Technician I performs a variety of patient care activities.  Receives workplace education and training to assist members of the healthcare team in the care of patients. 
I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. 
2.    Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3.    Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4.    Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.  
5.    Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
6.    Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
7.    Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).  Measures and records patients’ weights and heights. 
8.    Performs EKG’s, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab.  
9.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
10.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
11.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed. 
12.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
13.    Provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.  
14.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment as needed.
15.    Requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis. 
 
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.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
1.2.    Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment. 
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2.    Basic computer skills
3.    Basic Medical Terminology knowledge. 
4.    Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

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:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.  
Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
 

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:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$56,243.20 - $101,254.40

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8 am to 4:30 pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

34000 - 3071 Fitchburg Primary Care

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.

Supervises employees and activities for the efficient administration of medical office activities in a large medical practice office. Coordinates a broad range of related functions to include patient billing-related activities, patient registration and scheduling, medical transcription, medical records, budget administration, etc. Ensures and performs administrative support services for a Physician Leader, Group Practice Manager/Physician or similar position.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1.  Monitors workflow and productivity to evaluate office performance.  Takes corrective action to ensure the efficient and effective workflow.
2.  Directs patient care activities.  Assesses patient flow.  Develops and maintains systems and processes to assure efficient flow.
3.  May perform duties of a certified medical assistant if qualifications are met.  MA certification must be maintained.
4.  Creates a team focused environment by coordinating clerical and clinical staff to ensure quality patient care.
5.  Ensures the production of correspondence, transcribed medical reports, memos, etc.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. A.S. Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Experience/Skill:

Required:
1. Five (5) or more years of medical administrative office experience.  Strong oral and written communication.  
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.  Excellent organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills.  
3. Ability to coordinate and organize multiple functions and activities.  Proficient in computer 
4. software products such as word processing, spreadsheet, MSDITECH, IDX, etc. 

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office 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 a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$39.89 - $87.15

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

10:45pm-7:15 am

Shift:

3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

10010 - 0220 South 5

Union:

MNA-Memorial/Hahnemann

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.

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.

3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.

5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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 work indoors in a 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:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$79,164.80 - $142,480.00

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

8-4:30pm - flexible, Provides cross campus coverage and is willing to travel between affiliated locations based on operational need

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10021 - 3110 Lab Administration

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.

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of staff, laboratory testing and workflow in the laboratory section as assigned. Ensures laboratory results are produced in accordance with established laboratory procedures. Coordinates communication of technical and result issues to lab management and operations leadership. Provides advanced technical support for staff and is an active participant in quality assurance management in the laboratory.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversight of laboratory staff: makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.   
• Completes documentation of competency: signs off on new employee’s probationary period and annual staff competencies, as required by CAP.
• Coordinates scheduling, staffing, and emergent coverage needs for all campus laboratory locations. 
• Is an active participant in the management team facilitating the implementation and communication of the departmental goals.
• Make recommendations for capital purchases, staff and /or process changes to be included in the budget consideration process.  Ensures day-to-day decisions are consistent with the laboratory’s financial goals and objectives.
• Writes, edits, and organizes new and existing procedures. Takes an active role in the procedure review process to ensure they remain consistent with laboratory practices. 
• Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.   
• Ensures all periodic instrument maintenance is performed. Serves as a laboratory resource for advanced instrument repair/troubleshooting.
• Provides guidance and appropriate follow-through to other staff members for complex or unusual test results.
• Facilitates completion of validation studies for new equipment/assays. Develop staff training plans for new equipment and assays. 
• Ensures all proficiency testing is performed according to established laboratory and CAP procedures. Reviews all CAP proficiency results and leads investigations into CAP PT exceptions.

Standard Supervisor Level Responsibilities:

• Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.  
• Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.  Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
• Coordinates the assignment of tasks and helps resolve technical and operational problems. Evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved.
• Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation and fosters the effective integration of efforts with system-wide initiatives.
• Encourages and supports diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Integrates diversity into departmental objectives, such as hiring, promotions, training, vendor selections, etc.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc.  Develops and maintains procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensures adequate equipment and supplies for department.
• Develops and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Ensures compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Performs similar or related duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree of science from an accredited college/university with a major in Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, or Biological Science or chemistry, or Bachelor’s degree with Major with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry and math, or Official evaluation report for non-US college/university transcript.
• National certification as a generalist Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist, categorical in the specialty of the operation, or Specialist: Examples: ASCP Technologist/Scientist Certification: Blood Bank (BB), Chemistry (C), Cytogenetics (CG), Cytologist (CT), Hematology (H), Histotechnologist (HLT), Microbiology (M), Molecular Biology (MB), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).ASCP Specialist Certification: Blood Bank (SBB), Chemistry (SC), Cytology (SCT), Cytometry (SCYM), Hematology (SH), Microbiology (SM), Molecular Biology (SMB).ASCP Technician: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT), Histotechnician (HT) ABHI Specialist Certification: CHT (ABHI) or CHS(ABHI).
• Must qualify as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations where required.

Experience/Skill:
Required:

• 5 years clinical or anatomic laboratory experience.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical or anatomic leadership role.
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies, data analysis, i.e., statistics, QC/proficiency testing, and analytic root cause analysis. 
• Must possess the interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) needed to provide effective participative leadership and for successful communication with all levels of staff. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft products. 

Preferred:

• Experience with regulatory compliance processes, such as CAP and Joint Commission regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with laboratory information systems.  

UMass Memorial Medical Center lab supervisor for Core Lab testing- all campus locations, direct reports as assigned. Provides cross campus coverage and is willing to travel between affiliated locations based on operational need. Supports off shift, weekend, holiday, and on call coverage as required to maintain continuous operational coverage of areas as assigned. Provides flexibility in scheduled work hours and assignments to meet departmental, operational, and patient care needs to support workload, meeting coverage, and staffing demands. Functions as essential employee, reporting to work during inclement weather or emergency events in accordance with policies and procedures.

Technical expertise in Hematology, including Sysmex; Chemistry, including Roche, and Blood banking experience preferred. Experience working independently as Core Lab generalist preferred.

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.

The Clinical Services Pharmacist III is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients in a clinical disease area and will work closely with physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive patient care for outpatients. The Clinical Services Pharmacist III will also be responsible for counseling patients starting new intravenous and/or oral antineoplastics; performing clinical assessments; performing adherence and toxicity checks for patients on active therapy; answering drug-information questions; reviewing chemotherapy orders for select providers prior to patients going to infusion; and assisting with drug access. Additionally, CDTM practice may be expected depending on the clinical need of the practice area.

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:

1. Practices as a pharmacist in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards.
2. Ensures medication orders and/or prescriptions for appropriateness, accuracy and completeness based on patient-specific parameters and clinical data.
3. Provides clinical consultation and evidenced based recommendations for treatment plans, supportive care, dose adjustments and monitoring plans to clinicians regarding pharmacotherapy needs for patients based on literature, clinical practice guidelines and institutional standards.
4. Collaborates as a member of the pharmacy and interdisciplinary team through patient care related meetings including rounds, huddles, and case conferences as applicable.
5. Provides comprehensive education to patients and caregivers receiving oncology related therapy including participation in the oral anticancer education program and review and maintenance of patient education materials.
6. Documents clinical care activities in the EHR and effectively communicate all changes in care plan to the staff involved in patient care.
7. Participates in scholarly and educational activities according to departmental expectations (e.g., in-services, drug use evaluation, resident precepting, clinical research, quality/process improvement, presents continuing education programs, guideline development).
8. Participates in clinical administrative duties such as pathways, beacon validation and active patient management, formulary request process and presentation to P&T committee(s), evaluate off label/exception review, REMS programs and other departmental or strategic initiatives.
9. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, teaching documents, education and/or monitoring tools, workflow design, and other initiatives that will improve and/or expand the program.
10. Trains and mentors new members of the clinical pharmacy team.
11. Mentors other clinical specialists and may lead clinical and administrative projects.
12. May lead the development and review of department competencies, guidelines, policy review and development.
13. CDTM practice may be expected depending on the clinical need of the practice area. Responsibilities include direct patient assessment, prescribing and monitoring according to the clinical protocol as approved by P&T.
14. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with others inside and outside the department (i.e., patients, providers, other institutions).
• Ability to effectively work and provide appropriate leadership within a collaborative team-focused environment.
• Proficient in the use all technology required to perform primary job functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) as needed to assist in projects requiring these tools.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Ability to accurately assess drug therapeutic appropriateness based on patient-specific parameters and clinical data.
• Ability to utilize references and/or drug information sources and provide accurate responses to complex drug information requests.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement).
• Ability to resolve complex problems within their scope of practice and to escalate appropriately when needed.
• Ability to show initiative and collaboration with management in the area of quality improvement.
• Ability to orient and train new clinical specialists and provide clinical education to pharmacists, students and residents as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Minimum Education:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.

Minimum Experience:
PGY2 residency in area of specialty plus 2 years of clinical specialist experience (preferred-such as oncology, palliative care, anticoagulation), or PGY1 plus 5 years clinical specialist experience, or 7 years of clinical specialist experience (such as oncology, palliative care, anticoagulation).

License/Certification/Registration Required:

Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Pharmacists must be board certification in their specialty area.For pharmacists with a CDTM practice: Must complete at least 5 additional specialty related continuing education credits per Massachusetts requirements, they are also responsible for maintaining NPI, MCSR and DEA where applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

Yes

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$150,000.00 - $170,000.00

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20.94 - $29.27

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8:00AM -4:30PM

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 3851 Pharmacy Business Office

Union:

SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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.

Obtains authorization numbers from insurance companies, reviews all prior authorization requests for medical necessity, and determines appropriate benefit coverage for all general and oncology infusion clinics supported by the Pharmacy Business office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Completes prior authorization review for all general and oncology infusions; researching medical necessity in reference to patient diagnosis and treatment plan utilizing appropriate compendiums and insurer policies.  
• Works with multiple insurance carriers/vendors and keeps current with any and all changes as they relate to prior authorization.
• Communicates / interacts with specific divisions regarding approved or denied prior authorizations. Communicates with Insurance Verification, the Central Billing Office and other Departments in order to resolve prior authorization issues.
• Manages the “Incoming Patient Report” ensuring appropriate Prior Authorizations are in place.
• Utilizing appropriate databases, tracking mechanisms, and tools, manages all prior authorization renewals to assure no lapse in medication treatment coverage. 
• Coordinates process for authorization using defined best practices.
• Participates in the management of a shared database which holds all prior authorization numbers and makes edits as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance of the Prior Authorization Best Practices manual which includes prior authorization requirement changes made by the insurance carriers and makes recommendations for changes.
• Performs weekly prior authorization audit to ensure accurate billing and resolves issues that arise.
• Produces correspondence, reports, memos, etc. as required 
• Sets up and maintains confidential, sensitive files and records for multiple functions, academic materials, medical records, etc. ensuring efficient retrieval of information. Coordinates retrieval of medical records.
• Ensures adequate inventory of office supplies and basic maintenance of office equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

• High School diploma

Experience/Skills:
Required:

• 2-3 years of medical secretarial/administrative support experience.
• Microsoft Office and internet skills required.
• Good customer service skills. Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred:

• 6 -12 months of prior authorization experience in an infusion setting preferred. 
• Prior experience using All Scripts, IDX, preferred.

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, including age-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 sedentary.  Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM

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:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20.32 - $38.17

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

40hr, Eve: 2pm-10:30pm, every other weekend, every other holiday, Maybe required to work and travel to other locations and campuses per the needs of the department.

Shift:

2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 1720 MSSD Phelbotomy

Union:

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

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.

Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients. Performs EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing on inpatients and outpatients as required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Review requisition and orders from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and tests meet guidelines for Medical Necessity. Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for tests that do not meet Medical Necessity guidelines and obtains appropriate signatures from patient and self.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing procedures as requested and associated quality control and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
• Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens. May create registration for outreach specimens in Hospital Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

Preferred:

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.

2pm -10:30pm

every other weekend, every other holiday. Flex.
Maybe required to work and travel to other locations and campuses per the needs of the department.

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:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20.32 - $38.17

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

40hr, Eve: 2pm-10:30pm, every other weekend, every other holiday, Maybe required to work and travel to other locations and campuses per the needs of the department.

Shift:

2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 1720 MSSD Phelbotomy

Union:

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

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.

Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients. Performs EKG, pulse oximetry, and point-of-care testing on inpatients and outpatients as required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture and capillary phlebotomy procedures on patients using appropriate specimen collection equipment and techniques.
• Review requisition and orders from physicians to ensure appropriate tests are drawn and tests meet guidelines for Medical Necessity. Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for tests that do not meet Medical Necessity guidelines and obtains appropriate signatures from patient and self.
• Performs EKG, pulse oximetry and point-of-care testing procedures as requested and associated quality control and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Processes specimens including centrifugation, pour-off, aliquoting, labeling, and packaging.
• Provides essential patient data and insurance information for registration of specimens. May create registration for outreach specimens in Hospital Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) system.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• High School graduate with successful completion from a recognized program for training in phlebotomy or prior documented experience performing phlebotomy.

Preferred:

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Basic life support certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Maintenance of annual competencies in BLS.

2pm -10:30pm

every other weekend, every other holiday. Flex.
Maybe required to work and travel to other locations and campuses per the needs of the department.

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.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Emergency - Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine that provide care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18,000 patients are treated each year for emergencies ranging from life threatening cardiac arrests and strokes, to major injuries and accidents, to more minor injuries. Facilities include a five bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home, as well as 20 private exam rooms adding a greater degree of privacy for patients.

Location: Chelsea, MI

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals awarded by Newsweek’s as the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek exceptional individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Patient Care Assistant’s provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.

Shift Available: 7pm-7am

Status Available: Full time, benefit eligible (72 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

Every 3rd Weekend rotation and holiday requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age. 
• Recent experience desired.   
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Emergency - Our Chelsea Emergency Department has experienced physicians and nurses with advanced training in emergency medicine that provide care 365 days a year in the 24-hour Emergency Department. More than 18,000 patients are treated each year for emergencies ranging from life threatening cardiac arrests and strokes, to major injuries and accidents, to more minor injuries. Facilities include a five bay observation center for observation and testing before returning home, as well as 20 private exam rooms adding a greater degree of privacy for patients.

Location: Chelsea, MI

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals awarded by Newsweek’s as the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

 

Position Purpose:

Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek exceptional individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Patient Care Assistant’s provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.

Shift Available: 7am-7pm

Status Available: Part time, benefit eligible (48 hours per pay period – every two weeks)

Every 3rd Weekend rotation and holiday requirements

Required Qualifications

·        High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age. 

·        Recent experience desired.   

- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Nursing Resource Pool

Location: Chelsea, MI hospital

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals awarded by Newsweek’s as the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.

The Nursing Resource Pool offers you increased flexibility in your scheduling, while allowing you to float only at the Chelsea hospital. We support our employees with a focused orientation and training about our equipment, processes and procedures. This makes our float pools a reliable resource for our units, which means more manageable patient ratios. For all these reasons and more, Float Pool colleagues are treated as highly valued team members here at Trinity Health Michigan. In the Nursing Resource Pool you could float any of the units listed below:

• Atrium East (Med/Surg)
• Atrium and Courtyard Rehab (Inpatient Rehabilitation)
• Courtyard East (Med/Surg and Head Pain)
• Emergency

Shifts Available: Rotating - 7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am

Status Available: Contingent, not benefit eligible

Weekend and holiday commitment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age. 
• Patient Care experience in a hospital environment required
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.\

About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Patient Care Assistant

Department: Inpatient Rehab

Location: Chelsea, MI hospital

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is one of five Southeast Michigan hospitals awarded by Newsweek’s as the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
• Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancing Nursing Education Scholarship offered to our nurses toward pursuing higher-level education

Position Purpose:

The PCA, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCA assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.

The Inpatient Rehab units at Chelsea Hospital care for patients requiring comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, amputations, debility, poly trauma or spinal cord injuries. Inpatient Rehab is a collaborative program between Chelsea Hospital and University of Michigan Health, staffed by a team of award-winning U-M Health rehab physicians and Chelsea Hospital nurses, therapists, and specialists.

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation unit has recently expanded to a 40-bed unit and is now accepting higher acuity patients. As part of our commitment to excellence in patient care, we are proud to be participating in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System.

Shift Available: Nights – 6:30pm-7am

Status Available: Part time, benefit eligible (48 hours per pay period – every two weeks)  

Weekend and holiday commitments required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 18 years of age. 
• Recent experience desired.   
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, lifting greater than 35 pounds using mechanical assistance

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

About the Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for the management of complex research portfolios for multiple laboratories and completes work autonomously, updating the department administrator as necessary. The Senior RA serves in a leadership role within the department business office, functioning as a senior resource to peers within the department and across the Institute.The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for a diverse set of funding types including federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The Senior Research Administrator collaborates with and advises faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is responsible for problem solving on behalf of the department. The Senior Research Administrator has advanced and specialized expertise and regularly provides guidance and mentorship to colleagues with less experience, in addition to leading training and educational efforts within the Institute.The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for collaborating with Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office.In addition to grant management responsibilities, the Senior Research Administrator will manage special projects /assignments either within the department or across departments and will represent the Department at Institutional Committees/ Workgroups. The Senior Research Administrator is expected to partner with Department Leadership and Faculty to set strategy and provide guidance and expertise.

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.

• The Senior RA is responsible for the following primary functions autonomously with supervisory input as needed
• Grant Preparation (pre-award): Responsible for all administrative aspects of grant preparation of sponsored research applications. Review sponsor eligibility and application requirements and ensure applicants understand them, responsible for the entire application excluding scientific content, meet and communicate internal and external deadlines in a strict deadline-driven environment, research funding opportunities for investigators, draft non-scientific materials for proposals, coordinate with administrators and faculty from other departments or organizations to complete proposals, coordinate institutional review of proposals by Grants & Contracts and submission to sponsors, prepare JIT information and responses to other pre-award inquiries.
• Portfolio Management (post-award): Responsible for the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds portfolio management. Prepare financial and narrative reports for sponsors while managing and adhering to specified deadlines, provide projection and project summary reports to investigators on a regular basis, ensure spending adheres to budget and sponsor and Institute guidelines, invoice and monitor receivables for clinical trial enrollment when appropriate, establish billing agreements as appropriate, track milestones and receivables for industry agreements.
• Procurement:Approve and/or initiate purchase requests for investigators and laboratory members via Purchase Orders and PCard. Verify funds are available, expenses are allowable and correctly allocated in a timely manner. Review and approve bills for core and center services.
• Human Resources:Onboarding - conduct financial analysis to determine availability of funding, assist in the development of job descriptions, post positions, approve salary offers, process visa applications and payments as appropriate. Ongoing - process merit, equity and promotions requests. Manage salary allocations in adherence to funding guidelines and availability. Offboarding - manage termination process checklist, process termination paperwork.
• Compliance: Partners with faculty and researchers to ensure adherence to internal and external policies. This includes consulting with faculty/OGC/Innovations on MTA, DUA and consulting agreement processes. Also includes advising faculty and researchers and/or referring them to appropriate resources for other compliance issues such as financial conflict of interest and foreign influence. Educate new researchers and manage the federal time and effort process for applicable researchers. Continuous learning and educating of researchers on NIH Grants Policy Statement and DFCI Policies. Review Time and Effort prior to routing to researchers for certification.
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks: Assist in pricing development and annual review of pricing, process monthly billing for internal and external customers, manage funds to ensure revenue meets expenditures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Computer literacy: Expert with new applications and software programs. Expertise with Excel/Google Sheets preferred
• Organization: Extensive experience with electronic document and email file storage. Able to complete projects with expertise, accuracy and on time. Adept at prioritization and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Customer Service: Provides superb written and verbal communication. Demonstrated expertise with listening, inquiry, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated expertise assessing complex situations and developing solutions. Extensive experience analyzing grant data through research, comprehension and application of regulations, policies, and procedures including NIH and other Federal, state and foundation regulations
• Financial: Adept with budgeting principles, including projections and the integration of multiple complex awards and types with varying project periods
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Adept at cultivating relationships with faculty, research staff, department’s GM team, GM in other departments, and central departments
• Institute operations and processes: Adept at directing faculty and researchers to appropriate departmental and institutional resources, including for issues or queries outside the standard scope direct responsibility. In depth knowledge of regulations, policies, and DFCI standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity: Promotes inclusive community where human differences are valued and celebrated and where all are welcome. Creates an inclusive work environment that engages and retains talent
• Able to lead and influence projects within the Department and across the Institute’s research central offices. Independently discusses and troubleshoots complex issues. Shares ideas openly and accurately, and communicates them effectively, both in writing and verbally

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position prefers a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May advise on the work of others.

PATIENT CONTACT:None

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$89,000.00 - $101,100.00

The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for the management of complex research portfolios for multiple laboratories and completes work autonomously, updating the department administrator as necessary. The Senior RA serves in a leadership role within the department business office, functioning as a senior resource to peers within the department and across the Institute.The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for a diverse set of funding types including federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The Senior Research Administrator collaborates with and advises faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is responsible for problem solving on behalf of the department. The Senior Research Administrator has advanced and specialized expertise and regularly provides guidance and mentorship to colleagues with less experience, in addition to leading training and educational efforts within the Institute.The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for collaborating with Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office.In addition to grant management responsibilities, the Senior Research Administrator will manage special projects /assignments either within the department or across departments and will represent the Department at Institutional Committees/ Workgroups. The Senior Research Administrator is expected to partner with Department Leadership and Faculty to set strategy and provide guidance and expertise.

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.

• The Senior RA is responsible for the following primary functions autonomously with supervisory input as needed
• Grant Preparation (pre-award): Responsible for all administrative aspects of grant preparation of sponsored research applications. Review sponsor eligibility and application requirements and ensure applicants understand them, responsible for the entire application excluding scientific content, meet and communicate internal and external deadlines in a strict deadline-driven environment, research funding opportunities for investigators, draft non-scientific materials for proposals, coordinate with administrators and faculty from other departments or organizations to complete proposals, coordinate institutional review of proposals by Grants & Contracts and submission to sponsors, prepare JIT information and responses to other pre-award inquiries.
• Portfolio Management (post-award): Responsible for the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds portfolio management. Prepare financial and narrative reports for sponsors while managing and adhering to specified deadlines, provide projection and project summary reports to investigators on a regular basis, ensure spending adheres to budget and sponsor and Institute guidelines, invoice and monitor receivables for clinical trial enrollment when appropriate, establish billing agreements as appropriate, track milestones and receivables for industry agreements.
• Procurement:Approve and/or initiate purchase requests for investigators and laboratory members via Purchase Orders and PCard. Verify funds are available, expenses are allowable and correctly allocated in a timely manner. Review and approve bills for core and center services.
• Human Resources:Onboarding - conduct financial analysis to determine availability of funding, assist in the development of job descriptions, post positions, approve salary offers, process visa applications and payments as appropriate. Ongoing - process merit, equity and promotions requests. Manage salary allocations in adherence to funding guidelines and availability. Offboarding - manage termination process checklist, process termination paperwork.
• Compliance: Partners with faculty and researchers to ensure adherence to internal and external policies. This includes consulting with faculty/OGC/Innovations on MTA, DUA and consulting agreement processes. Also includes advising faculty and researchers and/or referring them to appropriate resources for other compliance issues such as financial conflict of interest and foreign influence. Educate new researchers and manage the federal time and effort process for applicable researchers. Continuous learning and educating of researchers on NIH Grants Policy Statement and DFCI Policies. Review Time and Effort prior to routing to researchers for certification.
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks: Assist in pricing development and annual review of pricing, process monthly billing for internal and external customers, manage funds to ensure revenue meets expenditures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Computer literacy: Expert with new applications and software programs. Expertise with Excel/Google Sheets preferred
• Organization: Extensive experience with electronic document and email file storage. Able to complete projects with expertise, accuracy and on time. Adept at prioritization and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Customer Service: Provides superb written and verbal communication. Demonstrated expertise with listening, inquiry, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated expertise assessing complex situations and developing solutions. Extensive experience analyzing grant data through research, comprehension and application of regulations, policies, and procedures including NIH and other Federal, state and foundation regulations
• Financial: Adept with budgeting principles, including projections and the integration of multiple complex awards and types with varying project periods
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Adept at cultivating relationships with faculty, research staff, department’s GM team, GM in other departments, and central departments
• Institute operations and processes: Adept at directing faculty and researchers to appropriate departmental and institutional resources, including for issues or queries outside the standard scope direct responsibility. In depth knowledge of regulations, policies, and DFCI standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity: Promotes inclusive community where human differences are valued and celebrated and where all are welcome. Creates an inclusive work environment that engages and retains talent
• Able to lead and influence projects within the Department and across the Institute’s research central offices. Independently discusses and troubleshoots complex issues. Shares ideas openly and accurately, and communicates them effectively, both in writing and verbally

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position prefers a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May advise on the work of others.

PATIENT CONTACT:None

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$89,000.00 - $101,100.00

Postdoctoral Fellow: Adaptive Proton Therapy (APT) Workflow for Upright Proton Treatment

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop and validate an adaptive proton therapy workflow for upright proton treatment.

This project will focus on integrating upright CT imaging with an upright proton therapy system to support anatomical assessment, dose recalculation, dose accumulation, adaptive decision-making, and plan adaptation throughout the course of treatment. The goal is to create an accurate, reproducible, and clinically efficient adaptive workflow for both pediatric and adult patients.

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.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate an adaptive proton therapy workflow for upright treatment
• Conduct phantom, volunteer, and potentially patient-based studies
• Evaluate upright positioning and anatomical changes over the course of treatment
• Develop automated tools for:
  • image registration
  • dose evaluation
  • adaptive planning
  • quality assurance
• Perform end-to-end validation of the full adaptive workflow
• Establish quantitative criteria for determining when plan adaptation should be triggered
• Support development of a clinically efficient workflow for adaptive upright proton therapy
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of:
  • medical physicists
  • radiation oncologists
  • imaging scientists
  • engineers
  • industry collaborators
• Present findings at major scientific meetings
• Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications resulting from the project

Qualifications

• PhD in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Radiation therapy
• Medical imaging
• Image registration
• Treatment planning
• Proton therapy
• Programming
• Workflow automation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and innovative researcher with a strong interest in advancing adaptive radiation therapy workflows and supporting the clinical translation of upright proton treatment technologies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of medical physics, imaging, automation, and clinical implementation.

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00

Postdoctoral Fellow: Brain and Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI) Techniques for Upright Proton Therapy in Pediatric Patients

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the development and validation of upright proton therapy techniques for pediatric brain and craniospinal irradiation (CSI).

This research will focus on establishing practical, reproducible methods for upright proton therapy using an upright proton therapy system, including treatment planning, pediatric immobilization, patient positioning, image guidance, and treatment delivery. The goal of this work is to advance safe and effective clinical implementation for pediatric patients.

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.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop upright treatment-planning strategies for pediatric brain and craniospinal irradiation
• Perform comparative dosimetric studies evaluating upright proton therapy versus conventional treatment techniques
• Assess:
  • target coverage
  • dose homogeneity
  • plan robustness
  • organ-at-risk sparing
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of age-appropriate upright immobilization systems for pediatric patients
• Quantify positioning accuracy and reproducibility using upright CT and other imaging technologies
• Conduct end-to-end testing to support safe clinical implementation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of:
  • medical physicists
  • radiation oncologists
  • imaging scientists
  • engineers
  • industry partners
• Present research findings at major scientific conferences
• Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications arising from the project

Qualifications

• PhD in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Proton therapy
• Pediatric radiation therapy
• Treatment planning
• Dosimetric analysis
• Immobilization systems
• Image guidance
• Programming

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and driven researcher with a strong interest in advancing innovative radiation therapy techniques for pediatric patients. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of medical physics, imaging, engineering, and clinical translation in a highly collaborative academic environment.

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00

The Professional Development Specialist I (PDSI) is a member of the nursing leadership team. The PDSI is responsible for implementing and evaluating educational programs that support the professional development of nursing staff. This position involves daily interaction with staff to address clinical issues, competency development, and mentoring while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The PDSI collaborates with the Professional Development Specialist IIs, Clinical Practice Specialists (CPS), and other multidisciplinary team members. PDSI practice is based on competencies described by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the Association of Nurses in Professional Development (ANPD). The mission, vision, and values of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

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 Expertise

• Demonstrates expertise in areas of oncology clinical practice, by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performance, and facilitate implementation of new practices.
• Supports nurses in the management of symptom distress related to cancer and/or its treatment based on advanced knowledge of the etiology of cancer, the rationale for treatment, patient and family responses and needs, and associated nursing interventions.
• Provides expertise in the assessment of patient and family learning needs, provision of educational strategies, and evaluation of the effects of teaching strategies for general and specified oncology patient populations.
• May provide direct patient care, consult with other nurses or clinical staff about specific patients, and make recommendations for interventions and plan of care.
• Collaborates and consults with nurses and others to influence nursing practices and improve care outcomes within a specific unit or service and/or across Nursing and Patient Care Services (NPCS).

Education

• Demonstrates leadership skills through the coordination of education, training, and competency assessment activities within the clinical coverage area.
• Participates in local and national professional activities and organizations to promote the educational and professional growth of self and others within DFCI and the community.
• Monitors compliance related to mandatory staff education.
• Educates staff on policies and procedures, supporting practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Implements educational programs and workshops to support the ongoing professional development of nursing staff, utilizing a variety of educational methods, including simulation.
• Serves as a nurse planner for ANCC Accredited Provider Unit.
• Supports unit leadership with the coordination and evaluation of unit-based orientation for new employees.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Director to design orientation schedules, select preceptors, conduct weekly check-ins, and ensure completion of orientation records.
• Coordinates nursing student placements in collaboration with Nurse Directors and maintains communication with the Center for Clinical and Professional Development on student performance.

Evidence-based Practice

• Maintains expertise in the ADNP practice model, competency models, and simulation standards of practice.
• Educates staff on policies and procedures, supporting practice changes based on evidence-based guidelines.

Leadership

• Contributes to the creation of an environment that stimulates continuous self-learning, positive group processes, reflective practice, and the empowerment of others.
• Models constructive and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues.
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
• Functions as a change agent to implement, evaluate, and promote nursing care and systems that are safe, cost-effective and evidence based.
• Partners with leaders in clinical areas to establish goals and then develop, implement, and evaluate strategies consistent with institutional and departmental goals.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development.

Mentoring

• Works collaboratively with other departments and disciplines on projects, initiatives, and programs to meet the goals of DFCI and promotes excellence in care delivery and outcomes.
• Is a clinical resource and consultant to all DFCI nursing community regarding clinical policies, standards, and guidelines of care.

Quality / Safety / Regulatory Compliance

• Assesses quality of care and patient outcomes.
• Disseminates work related to research, EBP, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory agencies and conduct audits as needed.
• Provides support for curriculum development related to safety events.
• Reviews Institutional Quality Initiatives/Measures and helps support the unit in improvement initiatives and best practice modeling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in educational technology and software.
• Ability to mentor and guide nursing staff effectively.
• Expertise in evidence-based practices, competency models, and simulation standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current RN license in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire as job requires.
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience and 1 years of oncology experience.
• Experience in nursing education or staff development preferred.
• Professional certification required (NPD-BC, Oncology-specific, or other relevant certification) within 3 years of hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

PATIENT CONTACT:

Yes

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$113,200.00 - $133,800.00

The Senior Director of Product and Technology leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of advanced technology platforms and products to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s (DFCI) research community. Reporting to the Vice President of Research Informatics Operations (RIO), this role oversees the design, development, and continuous enhancement of systems that serve basic research labs, clinical trial informatics, research administration, and scientific computing.

This role requires expertise in product management, systems integration, IT infrastructure, and data acquisition, with a demonstrated ability to align technology solutions with the operational needs of researchers and the strategic goals of the Institute. The Senior Director manages a large team of product managers, developers, and infrastructure specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative, scalable, and user-centered solutions. This position also collaborates with senior executives, faculty, and research leaders to address the complex needs of the DFCI research community.

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.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in a STEM field. Advanced degree, preferred, ideally in business administration, marketing, computer science, software development or a related field.

Minimum Experience:

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience, with 10+ in a biomedical or healthcare setting, preferred.
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• 10 years of experience in product management, preferably in leadership roles, with a track record of successfully managing and launching products/software platforms in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• 10 years of direct people management experience.
• 10 years of exceptional planning, strategy, project management, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• 7 years of building and managing high-performance product management and software development teams.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Responsibilities

• Partners with VP of RIO to develop a clear product and technology strategy and vision, aligning the product roadmap and product goals with the overall Institute goals, market trends, and various client needs.
• Oversees the product planning process by leading matrixed, cross-functional teams to prioritize features, define requirements and create roadmaps for every product ensuring a successful product development lifecycle for all research systems and platforms.
• Leads a large department of directors, associate directors, product managers, developers, integration developers, quality assurance (QA) analysts, and infrastructure specialists. Ensures the department meets key Institute performance indicators (KPIs)s, identifies operational risks, and provides mitigation strategies.
• Determines the strategic value of utilizing sponsored and outsourced staff for specific talent needs. Directly manages technical development resources located in India.
• Develops and executes strategy for enterprise data stewardship with DFCI and I&A leadership. Acts as DFCI leader for democratization of data, tools, and analytics and enables stakeholders to embark on that journey.
• Collaborates regularly with the Senior Director of Architecture and Strategy to align the overall strategic direction for new product designs within the context of the entire research product landscape. Ensures product innovation initiatives are in harmony with the overall architectural vision and strategic goals of the organization.
• Ensures the team regularly identifies opportunities for leveraging AI technologies, including LLMs, to enhance product innovation and streamline research processes.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, implementation, scalability, and on-going enhancements of over 30 research systems and platforms with more than 14K users at DFCI and various internal and external research collaborating entities, including the DF/HCC.
• Provides solutions for all oncology-related work and activities for the DF/HCC.
• Oversees the entire lifecycle of the full suite of the product portfolio; from ideation and development to launch and continuous improvement.
• Collaborates closely with RIO Account Services leadership, who support the Basic Research & Research Administration, Translational Research and Clinical Trials Research domains, to identify and prioritize solution delivery across the entire research enterprise including multiple departments, labs, and external collaborators. Collaborates with other I&A client-facing leads to provide platform solutions for clinical and business operations, as needed.
• Oversees the integration of AI technologies into product management processes, ensuring continuous innovation and alignment with emerging technological advancements.
• Ensures the product management teams follow a standardized framework for product roadmaps, release management, security, integration, and hardware.

• Collaborates closely with the Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Operations (AIOS), Enterprise Analytics, Enterprise Data Warehouse I&A capability teams to provide comprehensive solutions delivery for products and services that require cross-functional support.
• Provides product leadership for all research-facing systems and services developed within the Bioinformatics and AIOS. Examples include: the Bioinformatics workbench platform, the AI platform for model development and deployment, and the internal DFCI ChatGPT4 platform.
• Assumes direct responsibility for the Engineering team’s efforts by overseeing product managers who are tasked with the development and management of DFCI in-house software solutions. Provides hands-on leadership to guide and support the product management team, ensuring that engineering projects align with organizational goals and deliver optimal results.
• Successfully leads enterprise product launches by ensuring the coordination of all key departments.

• Collaborates with Office of General Counsel (OGC) and the Belfer Office of Dana-Farber Innovation (BODFI) on creating and maintaining system use and data sharing agreements for outside collaborations.
• Leads the development of system architecture to provide rapid data findability and delivery of new data types for researchers.

IDE&E/Social Responsibilities

• Utilizes Dana-Farber Cancer Institute values to govern decisions, actions, and behaviors.
• Demonstrates, strengthens, and embeds inclusive behaviors, and holds team and leaders accountable for the same.
• Invests in understanding diverse stakeholder cultures, motivations, and practices to enable consensus-based solutions.

Human Resources Management Responsibilities

• Responsible for employment decisions. Receives input from direct reports on staffing needs and builds business cases for adding FTEs where appropriate to present at position control meetings.
• Fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment that attracts top talent and encourages professional growth.
• Teaches/coaches management and leadership skills to develop people managers within the team.

Financial Responsibilities

• Acts as a responsible steward of DFCI and I&A financial resources. Consistently complies with DFCI and I&A spending and accounting policies.
• Develops and manages a budget portfolio of $5 - 10M per year, including capital, operating, and charge back funding; ensures the efficient and effective use of team and departmental resources.

Functional Expertise

• Establishes enterprise product management best practices and shares these methods with other I&A leaders of product managers providing products and services to non-research stakeholders.
• Monitors the industry to stay current on industry trends and latest technology offering to address ever-changing client needs.
• Ensures the development of consistent and reliable go-live strategies and processes to enable seamless delivery of new solutions and features to the research community.
• Oversees consistent, high-quality deliverables, data assets, and documentation in alignment with group operating model and I&A principles (e.g., FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable))

Communications/Interpersonal Responsibilities

• Communicates consistently and proactively with senior level stakeholders and collaborators.
• Ensures all department teams provide regular project communication updates through various means: progress reports, status updates at steering committee meetings, departmental updates, etc.
• Anticipates and addresses stakeholder concerns and teaches team members how to grow this skill.
• Provides inspiration and leadership to team, group, and collaborators.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Technical

• Demonstrates knowledge of product management lifecycle and basic software development fundamentals, such as data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency in primary tools and methods used in product management, software development, integration and testing; examples include:Product Management Software: Jira, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, etc.Customer Feedback: UserVoice, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, etc.Cloud Computing Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Analytics and Data Visualization: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Tableau, etc.Road mapping: Aha!, ProductPlan, Roadmunk, etc.Prototyping and Wireframing: Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, etc.Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, etc.Version Control Systems: Git, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, etc.Automated Testing/Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools: Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, etc.API Design and Testing Tools: Postman, Swagger (OpenAPI), etc.Database Management Tools: Oracle, MySQL Workbench, pgAdmin (for PostgreSQL), MongoDB CompassApplication Performance Monitoring (APM) tools: New Relic, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, etc.Project Management and Issue Tracking: Jira, Asana, etc.Cloud Development Platforms: AWS Cloud9, Microsoft Visual Studio Online, Google Cloud Shell, etc.

Client services, collaboration, communication

• Strong client service orientation
• Consistently leads effective prioritization and re-prioritization discussions with stakeholder groups
• Routinely establishes new projects and collaborations independently
• Expert at presenting results persuasively and accurately, verbally or in writing, and in delivering both positive and challenging news
• Able to professionally and productively say no when necessary
• Works effectively, collaboratively, and proactively across teams and groups, and institutionally
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Curious and eager to learn about others’ work and perspectives and to develop deep knowledge of client areas served.
• Excellent at identifying and validating the underlying business need behind a request, using a strategic lens to evaluate the need in a larger context and optimally solve the problem
• Skillfully influences stakeholders to ask insightful questions and sharpen focus on analyses that will have the highest and broadest impact for DFCI

Mindset

• Demonstrates self-awareness, professionalism, agility, a strong work ethic, appropriate humility, and the ability to lead through challenging situations
• Thinks and acts consistently with a broader “we” mentality, i.e., what’s best for DFCI as a whole vs. self, “my team,” or “my group”, or “my department”
• Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions about product direction based on client needs, available funding & resources, and alignment with Institute goals.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility. The research landscape is constantly changing and evolving. It is critical that the incumbent is comfortable with change and able to embrace new technologies, methodologies, and agile strategies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a group of 20-40+ FTE or budget equivalent, which includes other people managers.
• Manages multiple cross-functional teams and supervises up to 50 additional FTEs via matrix or vendor partnerships. This role does require the direct oversight of managing both outsourced (within the U.S.) and offshore resources (located in other countries).
• Assumes client and administrative product and services responsibilities for VP of RIO, as needed.

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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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$242,500.00 - $262,300.00

The Staff Nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The infusion nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, BWH, and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The infusion nurse identifies his/her own professional goals and learning needs. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

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:

A. Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
1. Implements nursing process:
a. Assesses patient and family needs.
b. Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
c. Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
d. Implements the plan of care.
e. Evaluates the patient’s response to interventions.
2. Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies’ requirements.
3. Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy.  May administer blood transfusions.
4. Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family, and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care.
5. Educates patient and family regarding various aspects and treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. 
6. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.  Maintains BLS certification.
7. Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care and makes appropriate referrals.
8. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.

B. Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
1. Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting the need for privacy and confidentiality.
2. Develops approaches to problem solving which meet the individual needs of the patients and families.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care and support to the populations served.
4. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.

C.  Manages the environment of patient care.
1. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
2. Complies with Institute, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and unit policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct.
3. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.

D. Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
1. Assists in defining goals and developing systems and work processes for the unit, the Division of Nursing and the Institute.
2. Participates in unit, program-based, and divisional committees, councils, and initiatives.
3. Demonstrates flexibility in setting and changing priorities.  Accepts additional responsibilities as needed.
4. Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
5. Supports research activities within the unit, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.

E. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
1. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and co-workers. Effectively addresses and manages conflicts.
2. Demonstrates effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team.
3. Delegates as appropriate, and supervises assistive personnel in their provision of patient care.
4. Functions in the charge nurse role when necessary, collaborating with staff and coordinating flow of patients into the infusion areas.

F. Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth.
1. Identifies areas for professional growth.  Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
2. Attends inservices, workshops and seminars.  Shares information gained with colleagues.
3. Facilitates professional growth of self and others by acting as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.
4. Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles and presentations for colleagues and the public.
5. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
6. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.

G. Procedural Nurse Responsibilities
1. Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
2. Perform pre procedural assessment with patients by obtaining medical history via pre procedural phone call to provide patient specific instructions:
a. Assess safety and tolerability of procedural sedation.
b. Perform medication reconciliation.
c. Review procedural sedation history.
d. Provide pre procedural instructions, providing the patient with opportunity to ask clinical questions without requiring separate call back.
3. Create patient specific premedication regiment in collaboration with procedure APP.
4. Obtain IV access and preprocedural lab work.
5. Administered preprocedural procedural medications, titrating according to specific patient needs. Also administer chemotherapy and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions.
6. Work as co-sign to Intrathecal Chemotherapy administered by APP.
7. Assists in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient`s physical condition.
8. Maintains awareness of procedural suite activities and works with the Procedure Suite team to maximize workflow.
9. Keeps abreast of changing techniques in procedural nursing and maintains a high level of expertise in critical care.
10. Responsible for intraprocedural monitoring of patients not limited to maintain active airway, assesses effective circulation and respiration via capnography and telemetry monitoring.
11. Safely recover patients post sedation, perform discharge teaching, and evaluate safety of patient discharge.
12. Coordinate correct research specimen collection with research coordinators.
13. Maintain Joint commission readiness.
14. Provide as needed support for biopsy specimen collection when not acting in a procedural sedation role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree, Nursing.  Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.  If Associate degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.  Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse.  Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required.  AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement).  Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.

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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$44.14 - $109.51