Boston Children's Hospital Respiratory Care Department offers a highly clinically challenging environment with opportunity for professional development. Salaries and benefits are competitive, with opportunity for advancement using our 3-tiered Professional ladder.

Key Responsibilities

Administer respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants and children with acute and chronic disease states in all areas of the hospital, following prescribed treatment.

Apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.

Provide respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

Provide patient care in assigned clinical area and complete associated duties.

Communicate with care team, patients and their family members, and co-workers.

Participate in professional development and opportunities for advancement within departmental career ladder, including ECMO specialist positions.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; graduates of a BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program preferred.

Experience:

One or more years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital preferred; recent graduates of an AS or BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program are also encouraged to apply.

NICU and PICU experience preferred. NPS, PALS, NRP, and ACLS preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed by the State of Massachusetts is required.

Schedule: 36 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts, every third weekend.
**This position is eligible for full-time benefits $20,000 sign-on bonus (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 2 years)

Status

Part-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

36

Pay Range

$33.60-$53.77 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Allied Health and Technical, Clinical

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Sign on Bonus (Example: $10,000)

$20,000

Respiratory Therapist I | Boston Childrens Hospital

The Registration Specialist reports to and receives direction from the Manager, Registration and Denial Management and is responsible for registering patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). These functions include, but are not limited to, collecting and updating demographic and insurance information, confirming insurance eligibility, verifying benefits, and assisting patients with sign up for Patient Gateway. In addition, the Registration Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of assigned work queues. This role requires a commitment to service excellence, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a knowledge of the overall financial policies and procedures at DFCI.

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:

With direct supervision, the Registration Specialist:

• Pre-registers new Adult and Pediatric patients by making/receiving patient calls or receiving/sending messages via a Customer Relationship Management tool.
• Collects and accurately documents patient demographic, financial, and other relevant personal information into Epic.
• Verifies patient identification, and confirms and updates patient demographics, patient contacts, insurance information, and PCP.
• Completes the Medicare Secondary Payer questionnaire with all Medicare Beneficiaries.
• Assists patients with sign up for Patient Gateway and obtains signature for Registration consent forms via eCheck-In when possible: General Consent for Treatment, HIPAA Notice for Privacy Practice, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, New Patient Information, and DFCI Virtual Care Consent.
• Manages insurance coverage questions for patients, potentially working with the DFCI Financial Counselor.
• Works eligibility work queues to identify invalid insurances for patients and escalates patients as needed to a Financial Counselor for assistance.
• Complies with all Dana-Farber and HIPAA confidentiality policies.
• Manages eligibility and coordination of benefits claim denials as assigned through daily work queues and documents activities into the hospital information system; may require contacting the payer and/or the patient to obtain the correct insurance information.
• Updates changes to patient insurance and/or demographic information as needed.
• Reviews daily error reports and makes necessary demographic updates in Epic.
• Implements downtime procedures during planned and unplanned system downtime events.
• Documents daily activities in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner in the hospital information system and department templates.
• Promotes and maintains positive working relationships within the department, within the institute, with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and with the DFCI regional campus locations.
• Completes assigned work queues, projects, and other duties, as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic knowledge of insurance plans, medical registration or billing systems.
• Basic knowledge of Epic or other hospital information systems.
• Customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good judgment, tact, and sensitivity.
• Relationship building skills and collaboration.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet pre-determined deadlines, with direction.
• Ability to work with sensitive patient information and maintain confidentiality

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

0 years of experience required; 1 year of customer service or hospital/physician office registration experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

None

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

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

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Pay Transparency Statement

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

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

$43,800.00 - $51,100.00

Dr. Vokler Hovestadt is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Biostatistics/Machine Learning for his lab!

The Hovestadt Lab in the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://hovestadtlab.github.io, affiliations with Boston Children’s Hospital and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard) is seeking a highly motivated computational postdoctoral research fellow. Our lab studies childhood brain tumors and leukemias, two of the most common cancers in children. We aim to better understand tumor biology using cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches. Translational goals of our research include the development of more accurate patient classification systems and novel treatment strategies.

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.

Requirements

The postdoctoral fellow will apply modern AI techniques to accurately predict clinical outcomes and provide treatment recommendations for children with cancer. Towards this goal, the postdoc will work with large genomic datasets derived from thousands of patients. The project provides ample opportunity to advance scientific skills and to collaborate with world renowned experts in the fields of childhood brain tumor research and epigenomics. Candidates need to be passionate about cancer research and intrinsically motivated. Creativity and innovative/independent thinking are a must.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related discipline

• Strong interest in working with large biomedical/genomic datasets

• Experience in developing/applying modern AI approaches

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with scientists from other disciplines

• Good oral and written communication skills

• An outstanding academic track record

Interested applicants must apply to the position and send a cover letter with their CV to James McLean ([email protected]). Letters of support will be asked for later.

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

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

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Pay Transparency Statement

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

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

$72,000.00 - $76,385.00

The Program Manager I, Pediatric Outcomes Science provides operational and project management support for research and educational Outcomes Science efforts across a comprehensive portfolio of health equity-aligned initiatives in Pediatric Oncology and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This portfolio encompasses a diverse set of projects aimed at improving outcomes for children with cancer and blood disorders, with a priority focus on pediatric health equity research and establishing novel infrastructure to rapidly advance equity in childhood cancer outcomes. Working closely with Pediatric Outcomes Science leadership on program design, development, and implementation, the Program Manager I helps strategize and move new research and educational initiatives forward, and serves as a program liaison internally, among multiple departments at DFCI and Boston Children's Hospital, and externally, with collaborators across other institutions nationally.

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

• Scope and Complexity: Manage programs with clearly defined objectives and limited scope, focusing on supporting departmental and cross-institutional goals of improving outcomes for children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions about resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges; identify and escalate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Serve as a liaison among multiple departments at DFCI and Boston Children's Hospital, and with external collaborating institutions, to ensure program activities are aligned and communicated effectively; represent Outcomes Science at internal and external meetings as identified.
• Program Management: Support the development and implementation of projects that advance the goals of the Pediatric Outcomes Science program; build and optimize workflows for the IGNITE Health Equity Research Consortium (including collaboration with national partners); build and optimize workflows for the DFCI Center for Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Research; co-develop delivery plans and activate workstreams, ensuring they align with program goals and Institute strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Track program progress and workstream timelines/milestones, ensuring that outputs are accurate and meet established performance metrics; monitor program research portfolio, research funding, and other program statistics.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate program documentation, including SOPs, training manuals, and reference materials, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures; provide training and serve as an information resource on Pediatric Outcomes Science and Center for Pediatric and Young Adult Outcomes Research operations and coordination.
• Communication: Organize and facilitate programmatic meetings; streamline communication among research investigators, Institute leadership, and external collaborators, ensuring all members are informed of updates and changes; create and manage lay communication resources for branding and content consistency and ease of use by patient advocates.
• Education and Training: Support educational Outcomes Science efforts, including organizing and coordinating well-being and professional development initiatives for the program (e.g., retreats), and serving as a resource for training on program operations and coordination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fierce passion for changing the world and improving outcomes for children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders
• Solid understanding of program management principles and practices, including within highly regulated clinical research environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with credibility among clinicians, faculty, and senior administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Innovative and creative approach to program development and ongoing management, with demonstrated interest in health equity, best practices, and process improvement.
• Ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and set priorities, with excellent assessment skills to identify and escalate risks as needed.
• Flexible, highly collaborative team member with the ability to inspire teamwork toward a common goal and integrate multiple perspectives into a coherent, actionable whole.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public health, public policy, social work, or related field aligned with health equity.
• Three (3) years of experience in program coordination, program administration or comparable roles, OR one (1) year of program management experience required.

Experience Preferred

• Experience in pediatric oncology, health equity research, or an academic medical center/clinical research setting.
• Experience supporting multi-site or consortium-based research programs.

License/Certification/Registration Required: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Patient Contact: Yes -- Limited, indirect contact with oncology patients and families in the context of program initiatives (e.g., patient advocate/community engagement), in-person and via email.

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

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

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Pay Transparency Statement

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

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

$81,070.00 - $94,070.00

Under general supervision, The Clinical Lab Assistant I will receive on the job training in order to perform a variety of tasks to support the Stem Cell Transplant Lab, Novel Cell Therapy Lab and Cellular Therapy Testing Lab.

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:

· Follow aseptic technique and clean room procedures.

· Perform and document daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly cleaning of lab equipment.

· Transport samples throughout the lab and to labs outside of CMCF in-person or by utilizing PEVCO system.

· Check supply kits for accuracy and expiration prior to being needed for processing.

· Obtain additional supplies, as needed, for processing; document supplies provided on additional lot sheet.

· Pick-up and enter data from cell infusion records at a variety of locations across Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital campus.

QA/Regulatory

· Work within the cGMP and cGTP guidelines and adhere to all regulatory standards within the Cell Manipulation Core Facility.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:  High School diploma required; related Associates degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:  Previous laboratory experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration:  Lab Assistant certificate preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Ability to perform tasks under general supervision.

· Ability to follow established procedures.

· Adheres to all applicable DFCI policies including safety, HPAA and Code of Conduct.

· Ability to work effectively independently as well as a member of a team.

· Ability to seeks advice as needed.

· Knowledge of lab safety and infection control.

· Working knowledge of computer systems desired.

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

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

EEO Poster

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Pay Transparency Statement

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

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

$42,500.00 - $47,800.00