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Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    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.    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.  
11.    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.
12.    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.
13.    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.    
14.    Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette.  Takes and relays messages.  Utilizes intra-department communication systems, such as pagers and intercom.
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
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.

The PCT III must fit into one of these specialties:

Unit Secretary
Functions as unit secretary assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures at least 5 shifts (40 hours) every 6 months.  Has administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, maintaining logs, organizing patient care charts for admission/discharge/transfer and maintenance of medical records.  Enters data or retrieves medical information from the electronic medical record systems.  

Remote Video Monitoring
Continuously observes multiple patients utilizing the remote video monitoring system.  
Emergency Department, Step Down Unit, ICU, Dialysis, and Hospital at Home.

Telemetry Certified & Step-Down Unit  - Harrington
PCT IIIs are cross trained in phlebotomy and telemetry competencies, as well as the unit clerk position.   PCT IIIs will also be assigned to areas of higher acuity, such as the Step-Down Unit.

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 PCT II level. 
2.    Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
4.    Medical Terminology.
5.    Computer skills. 
6.    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.  
7.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
8.    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.

II.  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:

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

Important Program Dates - subject to change

• Application Deadline for December cohort: October 2nd, 2026, by 4 P.M.

• Panel Interview: A member of Nursing Professional Development will contact you to schedule a panel interview with members of nursing leadership.

• Interviews: September 27-October 9, 2026

• Offers made: October 19-23, 2026

• Program Start Date: Week of November 30, 2026

Required Application Materials to be submitted within ONE document:

• Cover Letter: Please include a brief description of your background, career goals, and your top two clinical areas of interest, as well as anything else you would like to mention.

• Resume

• Narrative: Choose 1 of the following narrative questions to answer. Please answer each in no more than 250 words

Provide an example of a time during nursing school or in your work experience that solidified your decision to pursue nursing As we encounter challenges one typically develops strategies to manage these. Describe some of the ways that you deal with challenges and provide an example when your approach has been successful.

How to Submit Application Materials: (Reminder to submit as 1 document)
Before you submit your application, please upload your document within the “Add Resume” section

All required materials/applications must be received by
October 2nd @ 4pm to be considered for the December cohort.
 

Program Requirements:

• Candidates must have a valid Massachusetts RN license verified by the Mass.gov website approximately a week prior to the start date. The new graduate nurse may apply for this position prior to completing license requirements but will be unable to begin work unless officially licensed.

• Candidates must have graduated within the last 9 months and can only have worked as an RN in any capacity no more than within the last 9 months of beginning of program start.

• Candidates must have graduated from an accredited BSN or ADN program. Graduates with an ADN will need to complete BSN within 5 years of employment.

• Candidates that are interested in specialty areas (such as critical care, pediatrics, maternity, and the emergency department) please note that prior experience such as a practicum or work as PCA in that specialty area is preferred.

Program Summary: This position is a 1-year New Graduate Nurse Residency Program to introduce the new graduate registered nurse to nursing practice from multiple perspectives through didactic, clinical and experiential opportunities. The new graduate registered nurse will participate in all didactic sessions as part of the role, as well as learning to participate in the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Program Description: The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is designed for the newly graduated nurse who has successfully passed the NCLEX exam and who has less than 9 months of work experience as an RN. Over the course of the program, the new graduate RN will participate in educational sessions designed to support the development of critical thinking, professional practice behaviors, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, clinical judgment, and knowledge assimilation to a high-tech, acute care environment. In addition, new graduate nurses are partnered with preceptors who have experience in practice and utilize clinical coaching plans to validate competency.

New graduate nurses will orient on one unit with their preceptors and will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week on a varying schedule that may include evening, night shift, weekends and holidays.  Following successful completion of unit orientation, new graduate nurses will integrate into a unit as independent RNs in a position that will vary in hours, and shift based on the unit needs.

Program Outcomes: Enhanced ability to provide quality, evidence-based care, advanced critical thinking ability and improved skill in clinical decision making.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
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.
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.
 

For TA Purposes:

PCA II -

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.
Job Description
Job Description
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 PCA I.
2.    Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3.    Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. 
4.    Medical Terminology.
5.    Computer skills. 
6.    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.  
7.    Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
8.    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:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
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.
 

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:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

Plans, directs and controls the daily activities involved in the effective and efficient management of the Operating Room (OR) schedule, providing continuous and high quality service for the perioperative patient.  Reports to the Director of Peri-Operative Services and works collaboratively with the Anesthesiologist in charge and surgical/anesthesia medical directors.

1.    Constructs assignments in conjunction with the OR Service Group Managers based on patient, surgeon, and anesthesiology requirements.
2.    Monitors on-time case starts for both elective and assigned urgent/emergent cases.
3.    Maintains active communication among surgeons, anesthesiology staff, nursing staff, sterile processing staff, and other ancillary departments, ensuring schedule progression and issue resolution.
4.    Works to maintain the daily elective schedule as planned by implementing accurate schedule plans and a pre-established means of addressing urgent and emergent schedule access.
5.    Proactively reviews future schedules (next day, three days, and one week in advance) with the scheduler to address the need for scheduling adjustments and coordinates advanced schedule situations with respective OR Service Group Managers and Anesthesiologists.

III.    Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1.    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 
2.    Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.  
3.    Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) credentialing.  
4.    Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. 

Preferred:
1.    

Experience/Skill:

Required:
1.    Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an OR.  
2.    Has demonstrated leadership potential. 
3.    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills.  Understands and demonstrates the concepts of conflict resolution.  Able to direct others and negotiate for desired results.  
4.    Strong thorough knowledge of computer systems and software.  

Preferred:
1.    Membership and participation in professional nursing and community organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    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 a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1.    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.
 

FOR TA PURPOSES:

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. 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.

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:

• Provide direct patient care and daily living support
Delivers basic patient care under the direction of the registered nurse, including assistance with activities of daily living (hygiene, bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility), meal set-up and feeding as indicated, skin care, positioning and turning, ambulation and range of motion, admission and discharge support, safe patient transport, and orientation of patients and families to the care environment.
• Support patient monitoring, data collection, and specimen collection
Obtains and records patient data such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, non-invasive blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, blood glucose results, and 12-lead ECGs; performs bladder scanning and specimen collection using two patient identifiers; promptly reports changes in patient status or abnormal findings to the RN/licensed nurse.
• Prepare, use, and maintain equipment and the care environment
Retrieves, sets up, and cleans patient care equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, portable oxygen, pulse oximeters, suction systems, lifting equipment, scales) according to unit protocols; maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment; follows equipment management and infection prevention practices, including standard precautions and hand hygiene.
• Promote a safe, healing, and respectful environment
Supports a Culture of Safety by performing hourly rounding, responding promptly and appropriately to call lights and patient/family requests, providing constant observation when assigned, using Safe Patient Handling principles, monitoring for and reporting safety concerns, and consistently demonstrating respect, kindness, and cultural sensitivity while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Document care and communicate effectively within the care team
Accurately documents assigned aspects of care and patient data in approved forms and the electronic medical record; communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and all members of the interdisciplinary team; seeks RN assistance when needed to meet patient/family needs and to escalate concerns.
• Participate as an engaged member of the interdisciplinary team
Collaborates with nurses and other team members to meet patient, family, and unit needs; proactively offers assistance to others; performs delegated responsibilities within scope and adapts to changing unit demands; provides care appropriate to the age and condition of patients on assigned unit(s).
• Support learning, development, and mentoring
Participates in ongoing education by identifying learning needs, completing required annual training, and attending in-services; supports orientation and mentoring of new Clinical Assistants to help them meet performance expectations and adhere to unit and institutional standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak and write accurately.
• Knowledge of simple math.
• Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self-according to the safe patient handling guidelines.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and personnel.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

High School diploma or equiavalent.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

Certification as a nursing assistant required upon hire, unless incumbent is a nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). May not currently hold a valid nursing license.Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Red Cross required upon hire.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Patient Contact:

Yes, Direct and continuous contact with adult oncology patients and families in an inpatient environment.

Special Working Conditions:

• Exposure to hazardous drugs and biohazards; adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling policies required.
• Walking, standing, and lifting up to 35 lbs.; follows Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) safe patient handling and ergonomics practices.
• May require rotating shifts or extended hours based on operational and patient care needs.

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

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).

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.  

EEO Poster

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).

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. Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
2. Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
3. Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
4. Supports the research activities of the program.
5. Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
6. Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.

A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
1. Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
2. Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
3. Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
4. Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
5. Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
6. Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
7. Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
8. Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
9. Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
10. Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
11. Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
12. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
13. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
14. Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
15. Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
16. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
17. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence- based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
18. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
 
B.  Professional Development:
1. Identifies areas for professional growth.
2. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
3. Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
4. Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
5. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
6. Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
7. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
8. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.

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.  

EEO Poster

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).

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol
2. Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed; selects equipment scan parameters appropriate to examination and patient condition
3. Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
4. Checks operation of equipment, sees that Q.A and maintenance schedules are adhered to; maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies
5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.
6. Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes
7. Assists in other area/modalities as needed

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. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Experience preferred, but not required

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:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Sit - 2/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
6. Push/pull - 2/3
7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:
1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3

Addendum for Milford Regional:

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Experience preferred, but not required

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
1. 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.

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

2. BLS through either American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is a requirement for every RN within 30 days of hire.

3. ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas (Gannett, MP1, ICU, ED, Cath Lab, Endo, IR, PACU, Float Pool) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

4. PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas (PACU, ED) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

5. NRP Advanced Provider through American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required in select areas (Maternity) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

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:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 
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.