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. Triages denial root cause and executes appropriate next steps.
2. Identifies trends and participates in interdepartmental resolution strategies to reduce and eliminate future denials. Researches complex denials as assigned.
3. Trains staff on payer websites, providing basic guidance and instruction on website navigation.
4. Uses assigned work queues and prioritization standards and guidelines to perform denial resolution follow up. Work queues assigned will be representative of UMMHC more complex payers.
5. Resolves accounts denials with high dollar balances (>$100,00) recognizing the potential complexity and the need for rapid resolution. 
6. Uses reference material to troubleshoot payer issues and increase understanding of denial resolution techniques. References payer websites as needed. 
7. Analyzes and researches the denial reasons for each assigned denial code. Recognizes and differentiates between claim denials and payment variances.  Initiates appropriate account follow up. 
8. Participates in payer and internal audits. Supports requests for information, claim correction and/or resubmission. Maintains appropriate documentation related to original audit findings.
9. Corrects and updates claim information in the Medicare FISS system requiring in depth knowledge of Medicare billing and compliance regulations. 
10. Correct and resubmit claims in Mass Health MMIS and other payer websites
11. Completes appropriate actions needed for an effective appeal including conducting authorization research, rebilling, and balance write off or transfer to next responsible party.  Escalates issues as appropriate.
12. Corresponds with third party payers, hospital departments, and patients to obtain information required for denial resolution following payer timelines. Releases information following Federal, State and Hospital guidelines.  
13. Follows payers established procedures and timelines to submit appeals utilizing payers preferred method, i.e., electronically or via paper.
14. Documents all actions taken during the denial resolution process clearly including actions taken, next steps, payer processing timelines, etc. 
15. Adjusts account balances using correct transaction while code adhering to guidelines.  
16. Follows established protocols to ensure all documents are retained appropriately.
17. Meets established quality and productivity standards.
18. Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
19. Follows all established Hospital Billing Revenue Cycle Management departmental and compliance policies and procedures.
20. Adheres to change control processes.    
21. Participates in cross training to optimize resources.
22. Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
23. Maintains and fosters an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
24. Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
25. Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
26. Demonstrates respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations. Supports and encourages diverse points of view, work, and lifestyles.
27. Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
28. Performs a variety of related duties as assigned by management.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. A minimum of a High School diploma. 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Four or more years of experience in health care billing functions.
2. Previous health care billing experience.
3. Proven track record of successful performance and goal achievement. 
4. Experience in denial resolution process.
5. Advanced knowledge of claim form content and claim submission requirements. Understands and can explain the purpose of revenue codes, condition codes, occurrence codes, modifiers and value codes.
6. Proactively proposes resolutions to issues   
7. Ability to communicate verbally and clearly document all actions taken during resolution process.   8. Demonstrates ability to research denial issues. Can provide root cause of denial issue and identify next steps needed to resolve issue. 
9. Ability to navigate in MassHealth claims processing application and/or the Medicare claims processing application.  
10. Experience with high dollar- high complexity claim submissions, i.e. Long length of stay, coverage changes and lapse, coordination of benefit issues
11. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people.
12. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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 sedentary.  Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

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

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

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

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

Are you 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. Identifies staffing needs and confers with appropriate managers throughout the day.
2. Responsible for the accurate entry in the automated scheduling system: Enters all new hires into the Controller. and Scheduler.  Updates monthly and daily schedules, manages and prints daily staffing sheets, sign-in sheets. Posts staffing needs lists.
3. Compiles daily staffing information and discusses with the appropriate manager or director. 
4. Participates in daily Patient Flow bed meeting “huddles”.
5. Makes calls to fill staffing needs. Validates constant observation needs and communicates with charge nurses any changes in staffing needs.
6. Identifies overtime staffing and participates in reduction of expenses.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Knowledge of basic medical terminology
2. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
3. Strong follow up skills
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
6. Basic knowledge of MS Office applications and the ability to learn new software programs rapidly
7. Knowledge of automated scheduling systems
8. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English

Preferred:
1. Minimum three (3) years of staffing experience in a healthcare organization 

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

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

2x evening/e/o weekend day shift

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.    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.    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.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!! A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.

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.

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.

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:

Clerical and Operational Support
1.    Prioritizes departmental needs at the beginning of each shift. 
2.    Schedules appointments, enters order and checks in patients.
3. Coordinates the patient flow for the department 
4.    Orders and maintains supplies and equipment at established levels.
5. Completes required reporting, scheduling, and record keeping according to the Organization’s compliance standards.

Patient and Equipment Transport
1.    Collects and transports specimens as needed according to MRMC standards.
2.    Transports patients using all safety measures.

Communication and Reception
1.    Answers telephone and intercom, identifying self and department.
2.    Receives and forwards messages to appropriate personnel.

Organizational Duties
Compiles, and maintains charts,  retrieves old charts, and accurately updates patient information in all necessary systems.

Professional Development
1.    Assists in orienting new staff to clerical duties.
2.    Maintains all required competencies for the role.

Age-Specific Competency
1.    Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
2.    Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education
Required:
1.    High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
1.    Typing and Medical Terminology Course or Medical Background

Experience/Skills

Preferred:

1.    Computer skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

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

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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

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

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

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

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

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

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

Are you 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 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, 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:

Direct Patient Care
1.    Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
2.    Obtains and reports vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.
3.    Performs blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
4.    Provides safe patient transportation and reports changes in condition or behavior.

Equipment Management
1.    Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.
2.    Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.

Documentation
1.    Records intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
2.    Documents blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.

Environmental Safety
1.    Ensures call light is within patient reach and bed is in low position 100% of the time.
2.    Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Transportation and Specimen Handling
1.    Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.
2.    Transports patients using all safety measures.

Infection Control
1.    Washes hands before and after patient care.
2.    Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.

Education and Precepting
1.    Maintains current CPR certification and job-related competencies.
2.    Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.

Resource Utilization
1.    Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.

Age-Specific Competency
1.    Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
2.    Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education
Required:
1.    High School Diploma or equivalent
2.    Current CPR certification

Experience/Skills
Required:
Must meet at least one of the following:
1.    One year of nursing assistant experience
2.    Completion of a nursing assistant training program
3.    Current nursing assistant certification (CNA)
4.    Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program

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

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

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

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

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

Are you 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:

Clerical and Operational Support
1.    Prioritizes departmental needs at the beginning of each shift. 
2.    Schedules appointments, enters order and checks in patients.
3. Coordinates the patient flow for the department 
4.    Orders and maintains supplies and equipment at established levels.
5. Completes required reporting, scheduling, and record keeping according to the Organization’s compliance standards.

Patient and Equipment Transport
1.    Collects and transports specimens as needed according to MRMC standards.
2.    Transports patients using all safety measures.

Communication and Reception
1.    Answers telephone and intercom, identifying self and department.
2.    Receives and forwards messages to appropriate personnel.

Organizational Duties
Compiles, and maintains charts,  retrieves old charts, and accurately updates patient information in all necessary systems.

Professional Development
1.    Assists in orienting new staff to clerical duties.
2.    Maintains all required competencies for the role.

Age-Specific Competency
1.    Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
2.    Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education
Required:
1.    High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
1.    Typing and Medical Terminology Course or Medical Background

Experience/Skills

Preferred:

1.    Computer skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Performs assessment of patient’s physical, functional, and psycho-social needs through the use of screening tools, direct patient and family communication, medical record review, and discussions with other care givers providing services to the patient. Identifies complex patients in need of intensive case management based on established clinical and financial criteria.
2. Performs admission and concurrent reviews as assigned.  Performs inpatient reviews in accordance with payer requirements utilizing clinical criteria sets.  Meets with 3rd party case managers to discuss cases and assures timely communication of relevant clinical information to third party payers as required.  Educates practitioners on the level of care and documentation requirements.
3. Collaboratively facilitates the care of patients throughout the continuum of care. Works as a team member to support /collaborate with Care Coordination Team for monitoring level of care, and for identification of trends in clinical practices and opportunities for improvement.
4. Works with patients and families to establish objectives, goals and an action plan to meet the patient’s individual needs within the indicated level of care.  Collaborates with the physicians, other care providers and community resources in the care planning process.
5. Contacts third party payer to clarify benefit eligibility, coverage, and available resources for patients.  May negotiate conversion of benefits for previously non-covered services.  Researches alternate sources of funding for non-reimbursed services that are part of the patient’s treatment plan.
6. Coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates outcomes of the discharge plan. Evaluates progress of this plan with the discharge planner, patient, family and the patient’s health care insurer.  Goals, interventions and time frames are revised as needed as a means of assisting the patient to achieve his/her optimal level of health and functionality.
7. Continually evaluates the patient’s level of care.  Educates the patient, family and care team regarding resource options, facilitates decision making, initiates plan, and secures resources for the patient on an ongoing basis in complex cases.
8. Participates in quality improvement on a system level through identification of opportunities for improvement, collection and analysis of data, and participation in the development and application of revised processes.  Supports departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement programs such as implementation and monitoring of clinical practice guidelines.
9. Fosters compliance with regulatory requirements, good practice, and patient care.

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. Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse. 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Three (3) years clinical experience in discharge planning or case management.  The (3) years of Case Management experience is waived if the RN has successfully completed the Framingham State College Graduate Certificate Nurse Case Management program.
2. The ability to effectively use specialized computer-based systems for the gathering, reporting, and analysis of clinical data. 
3. Excellent organizational and communications skills required.

Preferred:
1. Utilization management and third-party payer knowledge preferred.

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

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

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary.  Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.
 

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.

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. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
6. Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
7. Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.
8. Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.
9. Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.
10. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
11. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.
12. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

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

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
Preferred:
1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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

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

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Schedule Details:
4 - 12 hour mixed shifts per month

7am - 7:30pm or 7pm - 7:30am

1 major winter and summer holiday

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

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. Responsible for ordering all supplies through the hospital materials management system as needed.  Works directly with purchasing and materials management staff for ordering and processing new supplies and equipment.
2. Verifies bill-only purchase orders for consignment and one-time only items are delivered by appropriate representatives.  Works with accounts payable to ensure all invoices are accurate and supplies are accounted for.
3. Develops and analyzes RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reports to ensure no expired supplies are in the department.  Works with vendors to rotate supplies with short shelf life. 
4. Makes daily reminder calls to vendor representatives regarding supply orders.
5. Enforces UMass Memorial Vendor Policy by managing the flow of vendors and ensuring compliance with said policy.  Under the direction of the IR management, coordinates the attendance of vendors or representatives in cases requiring their product knowledge.  
6. Assists with sterile procedure setup in interventional procedure rooms, ensuring that specialized equipment and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.
7. Collaborates directly with the billing/coding supervisor or designee to verify accurate documentation of supplies and equipment used for each procedure.  Ensures patient billing is correct for all equipment and supplies used.  Reconciles charges on a daily basis by matching charge sheet against radiology charge master ensuring all items used are billed.   Assists coding supervisor in developing and maintaining the supply charge master for all procedural areas.
8. Updates and maintains Radiation safety compliance database recording patient demographics, dosing and procedure information. 
9. Responsible for maintenance of the RFID ordering system and database logs for the department.  Responsible for providing monthly supply reports outlining usage and pricing to management for budgetary purposes.
10. Documents and sends to warehouse instrumentation and equipment for repairs.  Works directly with hospital biomedical engineering staff on equipment failures.
11. Responsible for identifying and reporting all supply distribution issues to IR manager.
12. Coordinates and expedites all supply and equipment deliveries to all assigned campuses as directed by coordinator or manager.   Responsible for corrective action and follow up for incomplete and/or back orders which could impact patient care.
13. Responsible for periodic and year end inventory of all stock supplies in assigned areas.
14. Establishes par levels.  Responsible for receiving and documenting all incoming supply orders.  Stocks all procedure and assigned radiographic rooms.  
15. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
16. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
17. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
18. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
19. Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
20. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted otherwise.

II. Position Qualifications:

High School Degree required, a related Associates degree preferred.  Three years of related experience in a Radiology or Materials Management setting is required. A current valid driver’s license is required. Knowledge/experience in radiology equipment, purchasing, or materials management is preferred.  Knowledge and ability to use spreadsheet and database management programs and maintain electronic data files is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are 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, including age-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium.  Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

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

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

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

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

Are you 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.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

7-7p, 24 HPW, 12 hours shifts, ETW/ETH.

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.

Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Director, prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients of all ages and performs all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using imaging and ancillary equipment.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Reviews physician orders prior to patient testing to determine appropriate dosing of radioisotopes for injection or oral administration. Verifies radioisotope measurement, count, and dose calibration.
2. Explains nuclear medicine procedures being performed to the patient and answers any patient questions; observes patient condition or negative reactions; injects appropriately calibrated radiopharmaceuticals intravenously.
3. Performs organ visualization procedures and function tests (i.e thyroid uptakes, renograms and dynamic blood flow studies) to produce scans suitable for use in the medical evaluation and diagnosis of a patient's physical condition. Utilizes gamma camera to photograph organs identified by the radioactive materials administered; scans images produced on computer screen, notes unclear areas and adjusts equipment accordingly; selects and produces desired images on film.
4. Records computer calculations and measurements of organs, blood vessels, etc., and prepares test reports along with patient scan for physician to review; investigates and supplies any additional information relative to test interpretation (i.e. patient medical history and condition) and assists in the correlation of clinical laboratory and radiologic results as they relate to the nuclear medicine procedures.
5. Orders and stocks radiopharmaceuticals in an orderly fashion; prepares and labels solutions and reagents. Maintains adequate shielding of radioactive material in storage and during transportation to the testing are. Informs the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator of supply shortages and assists in inventorying sectional supplies and radiopharmaceuticals.
6. Assists in other areas/modalities as needed. 

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a degree in nuclear medicine technology.
2. Registration or registry eligible as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American College of Radiology, NMT or the Society of Nuclear Medicine (NMTB).
3. Licensure to work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Commonweath of Massachusetts.
4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.
5. D.O.T. Certified in Radioactive Waste.

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.

Massachusetts State Radiation Control License 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 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.

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.    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.