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UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider and insurer headquartered in Pittsburgh. It operates 40 hospitals and over 700 outpatient centers, serving patients in western and central Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and globally. UPMC is dedicated to pioneering research, innovative treatments, and high-quality clinical care, and is nationally ranked in multiple pediatric specialties.

<div><div>Join our team of Life Changers!
Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Casual Remote Patient Engagement Coordinator to support the Womens Health Service Line.
This position will work daylight shifts. Weekend availability is required to support the hours of operation.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Purpose: 
The Patient Engagement Coordinator will plan and execute activities including: Enhance patient communication, improve patient flow, identify barriers and address patient experience issues. Work collaboratively with leadership team. This person will coordinate care between departments to ease flow and remove barriers to timely care. Development of literature as needed to close gaps in care, educational needs and patient satisfaction. The Patient Engagement Coordinator works closely with all disciplines to provide the optimal patient experience through care coordination. 
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Address daily operational barriers to promote optimal patient experience to retain patient loyalty.</li><li>
Coordinate resources and development activities to meet project objectives both on time and on budget.</li><li>
Create and execute Patient engagement plans to engage, educate and retain patients and support revenue and business goals.</li><li>
Ensure coordination and clear communication among constituents on all activities.</li><li>
Identify and detail appropriate activities that drive the patient experience and support retention.</li></ul></div><div>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business development, communication or equivalent education required.Three to five years experience in healthcare, marketing, customer service preferred.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently. Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and ability to work independently. Ability to interface with all levels of management Good computer skills. 
 
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 
<ul><li>Act 34</li></ul> 
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</div></div>

Patient Engagement Coordinator

<div><div>UPMC Altoona is seeking a caring and compassionate individual to join our 3G Behavioral Health unit as a casual Patient &amp; Family Concierge!
The Patient &amp; Family Concierge is responsible for providing generalized, compassionate service and support to patients, families, and visitors during their stay within the hospital. The core goal of the Concierge is to create and deliver a top-notch experience for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The Concierge will serve in a variety of capacities across the hospital based on ever-changing needs. In the course of the day, the Concierge may assist with patient and visitor destination coordination, environmental services, dietary, patient transport throughout the hospital, and supply/equipment management. Above all, the Concierge will remain focused on patient and guest satisfaction and quality of care from first to last impression. 
 
Responsibilities:
Destination Coordination:
<ul><li>Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination.
</li><li>Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information.
</li><li>Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies.
</li><li>Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed.
</li><li>Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission.</li></ul>
Environmental Services:
<ul><li>Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures.
</li><li>Replenishes supplies as needed.
</li><li>Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms.
</li><li>Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor.</li></ul>
Dietary Services:
<ul><li>Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements.
</li><li>Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service.
</li><li>Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment.
</li><li>Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines.
</li><li>Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification.
</li><li>Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.</li></ul>
Transportation Services:
<ul><li>Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately.
</li><li>Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department.
</li><li>Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department.
</li><li>Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor.
</li><li>Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment.</li></ul>
Telehealth Cart Retrieval and Set Up:
<ul><li>When notified by PFC Sr, PFC Lead, RN or other designated staff member that a telehealth appointment has been scheduled for a patient.
</li><li>The PFC will retrieve the telehealth cart and set up in the patient's room at the designated appointment time. Once telehealth visit is completed, will return cart to appropriate storage location clean and decontaminate.
</li><li>Perform weekly testing of the telehealth cart and software to ensure that it is functioning as expected and escalate concerns to appropriate unit leader.
</li></ul>Supply &amp; Equipment Management:
<ul><li>Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities.
</li><li>Organizes supply room.
</li><li>Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately.
</li><li>Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more.
</li><li>Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies.
</li><li>Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed.
</li><li>Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management.
</li><li>Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge.</li></ul>
General:<ul><li>
Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff.</li><li>
Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction.</li><li>
Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs.</li><li>
Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily.</li><li>
Prints and distributes daily plans of care.</li><li>
Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed.</li><li>
Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc.</li><li>
Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.
</li><li>Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient.</li><li>
Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don't Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities.</li><li>
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Stays informed on navigation and usability of UPMC Patient Portal; confidently and clearly communicates what patients need to know to navigate the Portal to ensure a smooth experience and continued access to health information and care services.</li><li><ul><li>Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times.
</li><li>High School diploma OR active High School/GED program enrollment OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.</li><li>
Previous experience in health care or customer service preferred, but not required.</li><li>
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
</li></ul>Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:<ul><li>
Act 34</li></ul> 
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</div></div>

Patient & Family Concierge (Casual) - 3G Behavioral Health

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Clinical Transplant Coordinator &ndash; Kidney Trans Operation | UPMC Hamot</h2>
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Full-Time</li><li>
Monday&ndash;Friday, 7:30 AM &ndash; 4:30 PM</li><li>
Holidays Off</li><li>
On-Call Rotation Required</li></ul>
Preferred Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum of two years of recent bedside nursing and/or dialysis nursing experience</li><li>
Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
</li></ul>About the Role: The Clinical Transplant Coordinator I serves as a key member of the transplant team, supporting patients throughout their kidney transplant journey. This role assists potential transplant candidates as they progress through evaluation and listing, helps maintain transplant readiness while patients await transplantation, and provides ongoing coordination and support following transplant to promote optimal health outcomes.
The Clinical Transplant Coordinator I is accountable for the coordination and delivery of patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process. Working collaboratively with Clinical Transplant Coordinators, leadership, physicians, and the multidisciplinary transplant team, this role applies clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to achieve high-quality patient care outcomes.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families while guiding them through complex medical processes. This position requires the ability to assess, interpret, and respond to patient needs across the lifespan, ensuring care is individualized, age-appropriate, and aligned with transplant program standards. 
 
Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
TRANSPLANT/VAD REFERRAL AND EVALUATION<ul><li>
Identifies appropriate transplant/VAD candidates upon referral and interacts with appropriate hospital staff.</li><li>
Identifies requirements for candidate evaluation.</li><li>
Coordinates the evaluation process for potential transplant/VAD candidates with the multidisciplinary team.</li><li>
Functions as candidate advocate by applying knowledge of growth, development, educational and cultural background during candidate and family interaction.</li><li>
Provides data to regulatory agencies.</li><li>
Demonstrates knowledge of compliance with United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policies and listing requirements.</li></ul></li><li>
POST-TRANSPLANT/VAD OUT-PATIENT PERIOD<ul><li>
Identifies and responds to recipient and family needs in post-transplant/VAD phase.
</li><li>Reinforces educational and follow-up requirements.</li><li>
Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipient's health and organ function.</li><li>
Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of recipient's progress.</li><li>
Implements changes in drug therapy as ordered by physician.</li><li>
Arranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures, and hospitalization when indicated.</li><li>
Maintains communication with referring physician and other health care providers.</li><li>
Assesses recipient's compliance with medications and medical regime; collaborates with transplant/VAD team to attain and maintain compliance.</li></ul></li><li>
POST-TRANSPLANT/VAD IN-PATIENT PERIOD<ul><li>
Monitors patient progress post-transplant.
</li><li>Educates recipient and family regarding care and responsibilities after transplantation.</li><li>
Collaborates with transplant/VAD team to establish and implement patient plan of care.</li></ul></li><li>
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT<ul><li>
Obtains ABTC Certification.</li><li>
Attends practice-related conferences.</li><li>
Participates in educational and outreach activities.</li><li>
Constructively receives feedback and direction.</li><li>
Identifies and communicates learning needs to manager.</li><li>
Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.</li><li>
Participates in self-review as requested by manager.</li><li>
Responsible for adhering to On-Call schedule.</li></ul></li><li>
PERI-OPERATIVE PERIOD<ul><li>
Participates in transplant/VAD process according to UPMC protocol.</li><li>
Reviews potential recipient's current medical status to determine eligibility for transplant.</li><li>
Facilitates admission or transfer to UPMC.</li><li>
Communicates with organ procurement agency/ORC and collects the appropriate data necessary for decision making re organ acceptance/rejection for transplant as applicable.
</li><li>Exhibits ability to remove transplant recipient from the list per UNOS regulations as applicable.</li></ul></li><li>
PRE-TRANSPLANT/VAD PERIOD<ul><li>
Develops and institutes a teaching plan addressing transplant/VAD candidates learning needs.</li><li>
Maintains communication with patient and referring physician.
</li><li>Recognizes potential problems and/or significant changes during the waiting period and coordinates required care.</li><li>
Acts as a resource person for internal and external health care providers.</li><li>
Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate process.</li><li>
Exhibits ability to maintain and update candidate listing status per UNOS regulations as applicable.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
2 years recent clinical nursing experience.</li><li>
Demonstrated competence in professional nursing practice.</li><li>
Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing.</li><li>
BSN preferred.</li><li>
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance review to be promoted to Clinical Transplant/VAD Coordinator II. 
 
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 
</li><li>Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
</li><li>It is preferred that within 2 years employee will obtain and maintain certification from the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), CHFN (Certified Heart Failure Nurse), or other UPMC approved certification associated with the service line upon eligibility in order to be promoted to Clinical Transplant Coordinator II.</li><li>
Registered Nurse (RN)</li><li>
Act 34</li><li>Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.</li></ul> 

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</div></div>

Clinical Transplant Coordinator - Kidney Trans Operation

<div>
 
 UPMC is hiring a Medical Transcriptionist to join us on a full-time basis to support our Radiology Support department.
 
 
 
 
 This position operates on night shift from
 
 
 11:00 pm to 7:30 am with rotating weekends and holidays.
 
 
 
 The person in this role is to provide quality and timely medical transcription services to authorized users of the entity's dictation system.
 
 
 
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 Edit all reports that are presented for corrections using the PS360 editing system. In office staff is responsible for answering and directing phone calls and faxing reports to requesting physicians as appropriate.
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 Notify the appropriate message group for any invalid status issues.
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 Edit dictated DXAs exams, insert the appropriate template, forward exam to leads for data entry.
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 Maintain daily records of work time vs. down time and forward to supervisor at conclusion of each work shift.
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 Maintain personal knowledge of departmental requirements, quality guidelines, procedures and policies.
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 Type Magee perinatal cardiology daily and overflow Magee OB ultrasound work as needed.
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 Perform the USA Radiology Transcription procedure as needed.
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 Must maintain a personal quality score of 98% or better per pay period.
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 Must produce an average line count of 225 lines/hour at home and 200 lines/hour in office.
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 Maintain a departmental TAT of 30 minutes or less for stat exams and under 2 hours for all other exams.
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 Maintain UPMC lock down PCs in working order in compliance with all UPMC computer policies and guidelines.
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 Present any malfunctioning computer equipment for repair. Present computer equipment for upgrades, installs, program changes as required.
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 Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
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 Performs other duties as assigned.
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 Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
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 2 years medical transcription experience or graduate of an approved Medical Transcription Training Program.
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 Proficient in Medical Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology.
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 Must be able to hear, read, communicate, and understand the English language.
 
 
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 Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 
 
 
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 Act 34
 
 
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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
 
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Medical Transcriptionist

<div>
 
 Purpose:
 
 
 
 Conduct and document complex financial analysis projects.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Compile, consolidate and review all business unit budgets for accuracy and reasonableness based on knowledge of key operational elements.
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 Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analyses.
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 Perform complex statistical, cost and financial analysis on reported and projected results.
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 Classify financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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 Understand and become very knowledgeable of UPMC's diverse operations and systems.
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 Utilize PeopleSoft General Ledger / Financial Reporting system to meet reporting and operational requirements. Manage certain key reports provided to senior management.
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 Analyze complex financial data; extract and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability; recommend budget adjustments; identify performance improvement opportunities.
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 Work in conjunction with the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, to establish guidelines, deadlines and procedures for the annual corporate-wide budget process and weekly forecasting of financial operations for total UPMC.
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 Analyze the related financial impacts and use this knowledge to assist in the development/enhancement of key metrics.
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 Communicate and interact with varying levels of UPMC personnel, including highest senior level executive management, on a consistent basis.
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 Interpret financial transactions / events and prepare comprehensive analyses on those interpretations for presentation to users who must make economic or business decisions.
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 Perform under tight deadlines with minimal to no errors.
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 Bachelor's degree in finance or related business field.
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 Minimum of three years of related work experience required
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 OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of related work experience.
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 Demonstrated expertise in forecasting financial operations and budgeting experience required.
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 CPA/MBA preferred.
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 Ability to interact effectively with executives and business unit management.
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 Excellent oral and written communications and time management skills are required.
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 Strong analytical ability and knowledge of accounting and financial reporting matters.
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 Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency required.
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 Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 
 
 
 CPA/MBA certificate preferred.
 
 
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 Act 34
 
 
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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
 
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Sr Financial Analyst FP&A

<div><div>UPMC is hiring two Software Engineer-Associates to join their Application Engineer team. This opportunity offers an excellent total rewards package and opportunity for growth. If you have, C#, REST / Web API, Microsoft Stack APPLY NOW
Work Location: Fully Remote
Work Hours: Standard daylight hours must be able to work eastern standard time
Purpose: 
Under the direction of management and more senior members of the team, the Software Engineer - Associate will contribute to the overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by completing assigned projects and tasks by meeting established quality measures.
 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Application Development Cycle - Show fundamental knowledge of application development cycle.</li><li>
Quality - Follow established coding and unit testing standards. Submit code for review and deliver quality, unit test code.Participate in peer code reviews.</li><li>
Remote Work Proficiency - Be highly available and responsive on chat during Eastern time work hours. Be on time for meetings. Use camera when asked.</li><li>
Interactions with Others - Successfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach. Works in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group efforts. Shows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessary.</li><li>
Security - Show fundamental knowledge and the ability to learn secure coding processes and writing, accessing, and following established security protocols.</li><li>
Design - Follow established design patterns and has awareness of back-end design and user experience standards. Responsible for individual components of design.</li><li>
Troubleshooting - Show the ability to resolve basic issues and offer input on issue resolution.</li><li>
Integration - Responsible for less complex components of integration within a module.</li><li>
Documentation - Create basic technical documentation.</li><li>
Project Management - Has ownership in success of projects. Responsible for estimating and delivering on individual task within project.</li><li>
Communication - Responsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactions to build relationships and accomplish day to day work and projects.</li><li>
Self-Development - Responsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scope to stay up to date with industry and organizational trends. Seeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviors.</li><li>
Software Solutions - Develop, validate and implement software solutions based on customer requirements, Enterprise architecture standards and defined project designs.</li><li><ul><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Typically has familiarity with the work through education or practical experience.
</li><li>Experience with complex development environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software deliverable Experience in developing on cross-functional systems.
</li><li>Deep knowledge of programming. Basic understanding of the SDLC.
</li><li>Highly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment Proficient in both oral and written communication.
Top 3 Skills Needed:
</li><li>C#
</li><li>REST / Web API /Open API Specification</li><li>
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Preferred:
</li><li>YAML knowledge (bonus)</li><li>
SAFe certification or training (bonus)</li><li>
Scrum certification or experience (bonus)</li><li>
Current or past UPMC employee or contractor
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 
Act 34 
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</li></ul></div></div>

Software Engineer - Associate

<div><div>UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Casual Patient Care Technician to join 5E! 5 East is an Adult Medical/Surgical unit with a focus on acute care surgery and trauma patients.
Casual employees are required to work a minimum of 36 hours in a 6-week time period, with 24 of those hours being off-shift/weekend. This role will also be responsible for working one holiday per year.
**Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.</li><li>
Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&amp;O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.</li><li>
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.</li><li>
Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.</li><li>
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.</li><li>
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.</li><li>
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.</li><li>
Suggests and supports changes within the department.Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.</li><li>
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.</li><li>
Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.) PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&amp;O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition &amp; patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).</li><li>
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.</li><li>
Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.</li><li>
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.</li><li>
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.</li><li>
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.</li><li>
In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.</li></ul></div><div>
High school diploma or GED. Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field. ? Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class? Successful completion of eRecord training. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
 
 
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire 
 
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred<ul><li>
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li><li>
Act 34</li></ul> 
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</div></div>

Patient Care Technician - 5E Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - Casual with Variable Shifts

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