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Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.
 

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.
8.    All responsibilities are essential job functions.

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

2a. If not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30-days of hire

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.

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:

This position requires frequent standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive movements. It also requires precise motor skills, hearing, and vision. Lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing weights up to 100 lbs may be required occasionally to 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs all duties and skills related to and in accordance with a virtual inpatient, acute care management program and a Mobile Integrated Health Program.  Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT-Paramedic, including responding to requests to examine, assess and stabilize patients at the point of call.

The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.

Major Responsibilities:

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

     Position Qualifications:

     License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1.     Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

2.     Certification as a Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) within 1 year of acceptance as a condition of employment.

3.     Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

4.     Certified in ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.

5.     Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

 Experience/Skills:

   Required:

1.     Experienced in accident scene management and control.

2.     Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.

3.     Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

4.     Effective oral and written communication skills.

  Preferred:

1.     Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.

2.     Previous Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic experience.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs all duties and skills related to and in accordance with a virtual inpatient, acute care management program and a Mobile Integrated Health Program.  Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT-Paramedic, including responding to requests to examine, assess and stabilize patients at the point of call.

The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.

Major Responsibilities:

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

     Position Qualifications:

     License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1.     Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

2.     Certification as a Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) within 1 year of acceptance as a condition of employment.

3.     Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

4.     Certified in ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.

5.     Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

 Experience/Skills:

   Required:

1.     Experienced in accident scene management and control.

2.     Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.

3.     Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

4.     Effective oral and written communication skills.

  Preferred:

1.     Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.

2.     Previous Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic experience.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT Paramedic including; responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance; examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry.

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols. Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
• Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support. Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc. May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical crichotyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
• Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
• Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
• Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Experienced in accident scene management and control.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

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

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.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT Paramedic including; responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance; examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry.

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols. Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
• Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support. Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc. May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical crichotyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
• Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
• Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
• Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Experienced in accident scene management and control.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

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

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.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT Paramedic including; responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance; examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry.

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols. Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
• Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support. Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc. May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical crichotyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
• Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
• Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
• Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Experienced in accident scene management and control.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

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

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.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT Paramedic including; responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance; examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry.

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols. Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., advanced cardiac life support, hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
• Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support. Administers treatment and utilizes advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician, i.e., performs endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubation, closed chest intraosseus fluids, etc. May perform external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, medication enhanced intubation including surgical crichotyroidotomy, and other advanced scope of practice procedures.
• Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
• Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
• Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver license.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Experienced in accident scene management and control.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

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

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.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

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 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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. Greets visitors.  Coordinates and processes office administrative paperwork.  Utilizes word processing and graphics software to format and generate various materials for meaningful presentation of data including but not limited to correspondence, memos, reports, charts, tables, manuals, minutes of meetings, slides and presentations requiring a high standard of quality.  
2. Establishes and maintains executive’s calendar making decisions to schedule meetings, appointments and travel time.  Prepares agendas and appropriate documents to ensure efficient management of meeting schedules.  Makes travel arrangements as needed for executives and handles arrangements for visits by vendors, board members and other visitors/guests.
3. Acts as an advisor to internal and external contacts and makes appropriate decisions.   Monitors progress on important matters and follows up to ensure disposition.      Answers questions and provides assistance relating to office operations, administrative processes, and established policies and procedures.  Interacts with vendors and other executives providing and obtaining information to ensure timely completion of assignments and projects.
4. Coordinates specials projects as warranted for support of the executive office (e.g. board meeting, committee meetings, special presentations, departmental policies, events, or reports, database maintenance etc.).  
5. Utilizes technology and LEAN process improvement tools to standardize work and eliminate waste and improve efficiency. Performs trouble-shooting, provides feedback, and assists in implementing new or revised systems and procedures
6. Orients new employees, may train employees in new procedures and provide on going instruction.  May schedule, distribute, and monitor the flow of work for assigned group of employees.  May provide recommendations to manager for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel, and also provide information regarding employee job performance, employee issues, and unusual occurrences to supervisor. May assist in preparation of and maintenance of departmental operating budget.     
7. May perform miscellaneous clerical duties, including collating, sorting, faxing, filing, screening emails, and distributing/retrieving documents and mail. Records and relays phone messages. 
8. Investigates assigned problems and determines method of research, data requirements and analysis techniques.  Reports problem resolution and/or makes recommendations.
9. Provide phone coverage and back-up assistance for other executive assistants or admins as required.
10. May ensure basic set up and maintenance of office personal computers and associated equipment. 

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. Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college.

Preferred:
1. Bachelor’s degree. 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Must have 5 years of related secretarial experience, preferably in a healthcare organization.
2. Must have excellent skills in diplomacy, discretion, tact, and proper judgment. 
3. Must have a great attitude with positive approach to people and tasks. 
4. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with strong business judgement.  Strong attention to detail. 
5. Must have ability to prioritize workload of competing importance and multi-task. 
6. Must have ability to adhere to an expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters.
7. Must have excellent keyboarding skills and be proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).     
8. Advanced technical, computer, and internet skills, including video/virtual conferencing software.
9. Must have prior experience managing projects and be confident in handling new tasks.
10. Must have broad understanding of hospital policies and practices. 
11. Must be able to work independently, as well as working with others in a team environment assisting when necessary.  
12. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to network effectively with peers. 

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

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

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

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

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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. Handles incoming phone calls from patients, families and referring providers to schedule patient appointments.  Scheduling scope includes multiple providers across multiple clinics/departments, practices across multiple campuses.  
2. Makes outbound phone calls to patients to schedule appointments with specialists and subspecialists.
3. As part of the appointment scheduling process, secure the information needed to facilitate the financial aspects of medical care such as patient demographics (name, date of birth, etc.), insurance information, and account guarantor.  Processes updates and corrections to patient insurance and demographic information. Collects patient liabilities prior to or on the date of service, as appropriate. 
4. Based upon appointment visit type, secure medical records from outside health care organizations to ensure the provider has the necessary medical information to provide care.
5. Schedules in office procedures (such as biopsies, etc.), which often requires scheduling the appointment and scheduling the room where the procedure will take place.
 

II. Position Qualifications:

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

Preferred:
1. Associate’s degree in business or healthcare-related field.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. English speaking, reading and writing skills.
2. Strong intrapersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:
1. Previous scheduling and/or phone customer services experience.
2. Previous experience in a health care organization.
3. Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing 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.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

$6,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply - Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

I. Major Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Documents patient care according to standard procedure.

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

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

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

10. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.

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

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

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

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

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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

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

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

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

Schedule Details:
3 - 12 hour night shifts per week
7pm - 7:30am
Every 4th weekend and 3rd 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Performs all duties and skills related to and in accordance with a virtual inpatient, acute care management program and a Mobile Integrated Health Program.  Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT-Paramedic, including responding to requests to examine, assess and stabilize patients at the point of call.

The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.

Major Responsibilities:

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

     Position Qualifications:

     License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1.     Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

2.     Certification as a Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) within 1 year of acceptance as a condition of employment.

3.     Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

4.     Certified in ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.

5.     Current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

 Experience/Skills:

   Required:

1.     Experienced in accident scene management and control.

2.     Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.

3.     Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

4.     Effective oral and written communication skills.

  Preferred:

1.     Minimum three years of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.

2.     Previous Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic experience.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Major Responsibilities: 
The following key performance areas (Clinical, Operations/Distribution, Financial, Safety and Regulatory, Research and Education) are performed by the clinical pharmacist:

Clinical Performance

• Provides medication management services in a collaborative manner that consist of the following:a. Review patient medication history, educate patients on drug therapy, establish desired outcomes, develop/modify therapeutic plans, determine alternatives for achieving outcomes, develop drug monitoring plans, monitor patient outcomes, document medication related issues in electronic health record, interpret laboratory data, review patient medication profiles, monitor pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, monitoring for potential adverse drug – drug, drug-lab, drug-disease state, and drug - food interactions.
• Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics (e.g. height and weight), diagnosis, allergies, and current medications.
• Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interaction.
• Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Counsels patients on discharge medications as appropriate.
• Performs clinical review and verification of medication orders.
• Performs medication order entry when needed.
• Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents interventions, and communicates medication order changes as needed.
• Facilitates medication discharge planning and smooth transition to alternate sites of care and access to an ambulatory pharmacy.

Operations/Distribution Performance

• Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
• Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents.
• Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
• Cross-covers in a variety of practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of controlled substance distribution and monitoring.
• Supervise work of pharmacy technicians.
• Provide feedback to maintain and optimize pharmacy technology.

Financial Performance

• Promotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol.  Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
• Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective regimens, drugs, and by reducing waste.
• Facilitates cost saving programs such as IV to PO and therapeutic substitution.
• Manages medication inventory, expiring products, and recalls.

Safety and Regulatory Performance

• Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events.
• Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan.

Research and Education Performance

• Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
• Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities.
• Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience.    
• Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.

Preferred:

• 
  ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.
• Pharm.D. degree with minimum of 1 year of hospital experience

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Major Responsibilities: 
The following key performance areas (Clinical, Operations/Distribution, Financial, Safety and Regulatory, Research and Education) are performed by the clinical pharmacist:

Clinical Performance

• Provides medication management services in a collaborative manner that consist of the following:a. Review patient medication history, educate patients on drug therapy, establish desired outcomes, develop/modify therapeutic plans, determine alternatives for achieving outcomes, develop drug monitoring plans, monitor patient outcomes, document medication related issues in electronic health record, interpret laboratory data, review patient medication profiles, monitor pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, monitoring for potential adverse drug – drug, drug-lab, drug-disease state, and drug - food interactions.
• Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics (e.g. height and weight), diagnosis, allergies, and current medications.
• Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interaction.
• Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Counsels patients on discharge medications as appropriate.
• Performs clinical review and verification of medication orders.
• Performs medication order entry when needed.
• Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents interventions, and communicates medication order changes as needed.
• Facilitates medication discharge planning and smooth transition to alternate sites of care and access to an ambulatory pharmacy.

Operations/Distribution Performance

• Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
• Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents.
• Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
• Cross-covers in a variety of practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of controlled substance distribution and monitoring.
• Supervise work of pharmacy technicians.
• Provide feedback to maintain and optimize pharmacy technology.

Financial Performance

• Promotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol.  Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
• Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective regimens, drugs, and by reducing waste.
• Facilitates cost saving programs such as IV to PO and therapeutic substitution.
• Manages medication inventory, expiring products, and recalls.

Safety and Regulatory Performance

• Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events.
• Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan.

Research and Education Performance

• Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
• Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities.
• Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience.    
• Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.

Preferred:

• 
  ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.
• Pharm.D. degree with minimum of 1 year of hospital experience

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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 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.

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.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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. Serves as unit receptionist, directs patients, visitors and others.  Answers telephone and intercom.  Takes and relays messages.  Refers unusual or questionable situations to supervisor or others.
2. Uses pneumatic tube system, dumb waiter, and receives and transmits messages.  Arranges for specimen transport.
3. Transcribes physician orders.  Enters orders into entry system according to standard procedure.  Utilizes down time procedures when indicated.
4. Duplicates reports, mails and distributes same.  Prepares and maintains patient charts and kardexes.  Assembles medical records.  Files reports and other documents such as laboratory and radiology reports and other information in appropriate part of medical records.  Charts temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, weights and respiration.  Prepares diet sheets.  Ensures completeness of charts and chart documents.  Collates medical records according to standard procedure.  Assists physician or others in procuring medical records.
5. Schedules patients for consults and diagnostic and therapeutic services.  Ensure appropriate transportation to scheduled appointments utilizing services of ancillary departments.  Ensures preparation of charts, rooms, ambulances and other services as required or directed.
6. Obtains past medical records, prepares transfer and discharge charts, prepares documents to accompany departing patients, and arranges patient transportation.
7. Maintains censuses with admissions, transfers and discharges. 
8. Arranges admission, transfer, discharge for patients.
9. Enters, maintains, and retrieves computer information.  Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.  Maintains work area in neat and orderly fashion.
10. Maintains unit log as necessary.  May be required to provide supply and dispatch services.

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. Equivalent to high school plus additional specialized training.  
2. Knowledge of a variety of office procedures, operation of office equipment such as computer.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Ability to handle multiple priorities and effective communication.  
2. 3 to 12 months experience.

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

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

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Provides psychosocial history and mental status assessment of patients in psychiatric crisis at the University campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
2. Assigns the appropriate clinical level of care to each patient including inpatient, outpatient, diversion programs, providing information and referrals to specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation.  Understands clinical levels of treatment.
3. Develops and maintains a safe therapeutic environment.  Actively participates in psychiatric emergencies, including restraint of out-of-control patients, while maintaining safety in the milieu.
4. Triages calls of patients with psychiatric emergencies, including suicide ideation and/or attempts, and determines which intervention is needed.  Identifies clinical resources and makes referrals when necessary.  Serves as a referral source for patient, family members and agency staff.
5. Functions in a Case Management role, facilitating and coordinating referral and access to psychiatric treatment, delivery of social services, including financial assistance, health insurance, community-based care and medical contracts/collaboration.
6. Assesses factors relating to need for care, adjustment to care, and response to treatment as documented in the clinical record.  Facilitates communication with all outpatient treaters, including psychiatric outpatient, social services and medical, i.e. Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Visiting Nurse, and interfaces with these providers to coordinate treatment planning, serving as a referral source for patients and family members to assist in their compliance with treatment recommendations.
7. Maintains current knowledge and compliance for all managed care specifications regarding notification, presentation of clinical information, pre-certification, billing and faxing requirements.
8. Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.  Actively participates in formulation and execution of Quality Improvement and subsequent data collection.
9. Maintains service logs are required.  Codes for billing according to current practice.
10. Obtains vital signs and specimens as ordered, and uses computer ordering system to facilitate specimens to the lab.
11. Actively engages in Continuing Education to maintain and expand current knowledge as required to maintain licensure, as well as to enhance professional expertise and keep abreast of current trends.
12. Maintains basic life support (BLS) certification every two years.
13. Maintains all psychiatric competencies including annual CARE training.

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. Master’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent. 
2 Must be license eligible upon hire (LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC).  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LICSW or LCSW license within 18 months of hire or will be subject to termination.  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LMHC license within 24 months of hire or will be subject to termination. 

Preferred:
1. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensure 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. One to three years of experience in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Excellent written and communications skills.  
4. Basic 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.

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 patient care 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Provides psychosocial history and mental status assessment of patients in psychiatric crisis at the University campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
2. Assigns the appropriate clinical level of care to each patient including inpatient, outpatient, diversion programs, providing information and referrals to specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation.  Understands clinical levels of treatment.
3. Develops and maintains a safe therapeutic environment.  Actively participates in psychiatric emergencies, including restraint of out-of-control patients, while maintaining safety in the milieu.
4. Triages calls of patients with psychiatric emergencies, including suicide ideation and/or attempts, and determines which intervention is needed.  Identifies clinical resources and makes referrals when necessary.  Serves as a referral source for patient, family members and agency staff.
5. Functions in a Case Management role, facilitating and coordinating referral and access to psychiatric treatment, delivery of social services, including financial assistance, health insurance, community-based care and medical contracts/collaboration.
6. Assesses factors relating to need for care, adjustment to care, and response to treatment as documented in the clinical record.  Facilitates communication with all outpatient treaters, including psychiatric outpatient, social services and medical, i.e. Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Visiting Nurse, and interfaces with these providers to coordinate treatment planning, serving as a referral source for patients and family members to assist in their compliance with treatment recommendations.
7. Maintains current knowledge and compliance for all managed care specifications regarding notification, presentation of clinical information, pre-certification, billing and faxing requirements.
8. Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.  Actively participates in formulation and execution of Quality Improvement and subsequent data collection.
9. Maintains service logs are required.  Codes for billing according to current practice.
10. Obtains vital signs and specimens as ordered, and uses computer ordering system to facilitate specimens to the lab.
11. Actively engages in Continuing Education to maintain and expand current knowledge as required to maintain licensure, as well as to enhance professional expertise and keep abreast of current trends.
12. Maintains basic life support (BLS) certification every two years.
13. Maintains all psychiatric competencies including annual CARE training.

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. Master’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent. 
2 Must be license eligible upon hire (LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC).  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LICSW or LCSW license within 18 months of hire or will be subject to termination.  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LMHC license within 24 months of hire or will be subject to termination. 

Preferred:
1. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensure 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. One to three years of experience in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Excellent written and communications skills.  
4. Basic 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.

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 patient care 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Provides psychosocial history and mental status assessment of patients in psychiatric crisis at the University campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
2. Assigns the appropriate clinical level of care to each patient including inpatient, outpatient, diversion programs, providing information and referrals to specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation.  Understands clinical levels of treatment.
3. Develops and maintains a safe therapeutic environment.  Actively participates in psychiatric emergencies, including restraint of out-of-control patients, while maintaining safety in the milieu.
4. Triages calls of patients with psychiatric emergencies, including suicide ideation and/or attempts, and determines which intervention is needed.  Identifies clinical resources and makes referrals when necessary.  Serves as a referral source for patient, family members and agency staff.
5. Functions in a Case Management role, facilitating and coordinating referral and access to psychiatric treatment, delivery of social services, including financial assistance, health insurance, community-based care and medical contracts/collaboration.
6. Assesses factors relating to need for care, adjustment to care, and response to treatment as documented in the clinical record.  Facilitates communication with all outpatient treaters, including psychiatric outpatient, social services and medical, i.e. Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Visiting Nurse, and interfaces with these providers to coordinate treatment planning, serving as a referral source for patients and family members to assist in their compliance with treatment recommendations.
7. Maintains current knowledge and compliance for all managed care specifications regarding notification, presentation of clinical information, pre-certification, billing and faxing requirements.
8. Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.  Actively participates in formulation and execution of Quality Improvement and subsequent data collection.
9. Maintains service logs are required.  Codes for billing according to current practice.
10. Obtains vital signs and specimens as ordered, and uses computer ordering system to facilitate specimens to the lab.
11. Actively engages in Continuing Education to maintain and expand current knowledge as required to maintain licensure, as well as to enhance professional expertise and keep abreast of current trends.
12. Maintains basic life support (BLS) certification every two years.
13. Maintains all psychiatric competencies including annual CARE training.

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. Master’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent. 
2 Must be license eligible upon hire (LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC).  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LICSW or LCSW license within 18 months of hire or will be subject to termination.  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LMHC license within 24 months of hire or will be subject to termination. 

Preferred:
1. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensure 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. One to three years of experience in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Excellent written and communications skills.  
4. Basic 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.

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 patient care office environment.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.    Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.  
11.    Performs other selected unit specific procedures such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
12.    Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient; obtaining and setting up equipment and supplies, such as intravenous and hemodynamic lines, and utilize sterile technique when indicated. Help in positioning the patient and providing the patient with emotional support. Clean up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
13.    Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake.  Sets up full strength tube feeding solutions and refills tube feeding bags as directed.  Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., Foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems.  Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.    
14.    Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette.  Takes and relays messages.  Utilizes intra-department communication systems, such as pagers and intercom.
15.    Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
16.    Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.

The PCT III must fit into one of these specialties:

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

Remote Video Monitoring
Continuously observes multiple patients utilizing the remote video monitoring system.  
Emergency Department, Step Down Unit, ICU, Dialysis, Spine Procedure Room, Endoscopy, Neurointerventional Radiology, Angiography, and Radiology Short Stay.

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

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

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II.  Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2.    Current Basic Life Support.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1.    Demonstrated competency attainment in the PCT II level or 1 year of acute care/hospital experience or 1 year of EMT Paramedic 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 and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.  
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.
 

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Provides psychosocial history and mental status assessment of patients in psychiatric crisis at the University campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
2. Assigns the appropriate clinical level of care to each patient including inpatient, outpatient, diversion programs, providing information and referrals to specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation.  Understands clinical levels of treatment.
3. Develops and maintains a safe therapeutic environment.  Actively participates in psychiatric emergencies, including restraint of out-of-control patients, while maintaining safety in the milieu.
4. Triages calls of patients with psychiatric emergencies, including suicide ideation and/or attempts, and determines which intervention is needed.  Identifies clinical resources and makes referrals when necessary.  Serves as a referral source for patient, family members and agency staff.
5. Functions in a Case Management role, facilitating and coordinating referral and access to psychiatric treatment, delivery of social services, including financial assistance, health insurance, community-based care and medical contracts/collaboration.
6. Assesses factors relating to need for care, adjustment to care, and response to treatment as documented in the clinical record.  Facilitates communication with all outpatient treaters, including psychiatric outpatient, social services and medical, i.e. Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Visiting Nurse, and interfaces with these providers to coordinate treatment planning, serving as a referral source for patients and family members to assist in their compliance with treatment recommendations.
7. Maintains current knowledge and compliance for all managed care specifications regarding notification, presentation of clinical information, pre-certification, billing and faxing requirements.
8. Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.  Actively participates in formulation and execution of Quality Improvement and subsequent data collection.
9. Maintains service logs are required.  Codes for billing according to current practice.
10. Obtains vital signs and specimens as ordered, and uses computer ordering system to facilitate specimens to the lab.
11. Actively engages in Continuing Education to maintain and expand current knowledge as required to maintain licensure, as well as to enhance professional expertise and keep abreast of current trends.
12. Maintains basic life support (BLS) certification every two years.
13. Maintains all psychiatric competencies including annual CARE training.

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. Master’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent. 
2 Must be license eligible upon hire (LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC).  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LICSW or LCSW license within 18 months of hire or will be subject to termination.  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LMHC license within 24 months of hire or will be subject to termination. 

Preferred:
1. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensure 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. One to three years of experience in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Excellent written and communications skills.  
4. Basic 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.

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 patient care 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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

I. Major Responsibilities: 

1. Provides psychosocial history and mental status assessment of patients in psychiatric crisis at the University campus and mobiles to off-site locations.
2. Assigns the appropriate clinical level of care to each patient including inpatient, outpatient, diversion programs, providing information and referrals to specialized intervention programs, including substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation.  Understands clinical levels of treatment.
3. Develops and maintains a safe therapeutic environment.  Actively participates in psychiatric emergencies, including restraint of out-of-control patients, while maintaining safety in the milieu.
4. Triages calls of patients with psychiatric emergencies, including suicide ideation and/or attempts, and determines which intervention is needed.  Identifies clinical resources and makes referrals when necessary.  Serves as a referral source for patient, family members and agency staff.
5. Functions in a Case Management role, facilitating and coordinating referral and access to psychiatric treatment, delivery of social services, including financial assistance, health insurance, community-based care and medical contracts/collaboration.
6. Assesses factors relating to need for care, adjustment to care, and response to treatment as documented in the clinical record.  Facilitates communication with all outpatient treaters, including psychiatric outpatient, social services and medical, i.e. Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Visiting Nurse, and interfaces with these providers to coordinate treatment planning, serving as a referral source for patients and family members to assist in their compliance with treatment recommendations.
7. Maintains current knowledge and compliance for all managed care specifications regarding notification, presentation of clinical information, pre-certification, billing and faxing requirements.
8. Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.  Actively participates in formulation and execution of Quality Improvement and subsequent data collection.
9. Maintains service logs are required.  Codes for billing according to current practice.
10. Obtains vital signs and specimens as ordered, and uses computer ordering system to facilitate specimens to the lab.
11. Actively engages in Continuing Education to maintain and expand current knowledge as required to maintain licensure, as well as to enhance professional expertise and keep abreast of current trends.
12. Maintains basic life support (BLS) certification every two years.
13. Maintains all psychiatric competencies including annual CARE training.

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. Master’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent. 
2 Must be license eligible upon hire (LICSW, LCSW, or LMHC).  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LICSW or LCSW license within 18 months of hire or will be subject to termination.  If not licensed upon hire, employee must obtain LMHC license within 24 months of hire or will be subject to termination. 

Preferred:
1. LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC licensure 

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. One to three years of experience in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
2. Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Excellent written and communications skills.  
4. Basic 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.

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 patient care office environment.

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

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

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

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

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

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Follows established protocols to perform various tests, including the most complex, for an assigned area.  Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab. Technicians in the interpretation of complex or unusual test results.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Assists in development new test and quality procedures for assigned area.
• Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.
• Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs moderately complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.
• May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.
• Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology.
  

Preferred:

• ASCP certification as an MT is preferred.

Experience/Skills:
Required:

• Three years of related experience.

Will need to travel to offsite clinics where POCT is located. Also must be available for second shift flex schedule when needed.

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:

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

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

Schedule Details:

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. Initiates contact with insurance companies to obtain eligibility, gather accurate patient billing information, and performs collections with outstanding accounts receivable.
2. Accurately estimates the patient financial liability (copayments, deductibles, coinsurances, deposits, etc. via obtaining accurate demographic and financial information). Answers patient inquiries regarding their liability and able to explain the variables involved.
3. Receives and processes patient payments.
4. Ensures pre-certification authorization and or referral is in placement prior to service being rendered.
5. Appropriately referring patients to Financial Counselors or Business Office dependent on need of patient.
6. Reschedules appointments when requested by patient or, under advisement of department leader, when due to financial circumstances appointment requires postponement.
7. Enters clear, concise notes concerning financial clearance status in system based on communications.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all job-related policies and procedures and adheres to and consistently applies the Financial Clearance Policy in all patient cases.
9. Assesses gaps in patient coverage to determine patient financial exposure prior to rendering service.
10. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
11. Performs other duties as assigned, or directed, to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Minimum High School Diploma, or G.E.D., business concentration preferred.
Preferred:

1. Associate degree, or higher, preferred.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Four plus (4+) years of experience within a business office setting, hospital revenue cycle preferred, Physician office or collection agency.
2. Prior experience in a healthcare environment required.  
 
Preferred:
1. Working knowledge of personal computers and business office applications preferred.
2. Familiarity with hospital computer systems is a plus.
3. Knowledge of third party collections and reimbursement 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:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 1/3
2. Walk - 1/3
3. Sit - 2/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3

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

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.

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

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

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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

$3,000 Sign On Bonus! A talent acquisition caregiver will provide more details into the sign on bonus during the interview process

I.PURPOSE & PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Surgical Tech handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care a during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Duties as follows:

• Checks Supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, such as scrubs, gowns and gloves.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for surgery.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation ad n before incision is closed.

II.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification/ Registration:

• BLS Certification
• Surgical Technologist certification required

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program

Other Qualifications:

• Well organized and possess high degree of manual dexterity
• 3 years experience in a hospital-based surgical service preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service and communication skills required 
• OR equivalent combination of the above

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.