61 Healthcare jobs in East Freedom

**Purpose:**
The Patient & 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: 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. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission.
+ Environmental Services: 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. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor.
+ Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.
+ Transportation Services: 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. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment.
+ Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. 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.
+ General:Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff.Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction.Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs.Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily.Prints and distributes daily plans of care.Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed.Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc.Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers. 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.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.Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
+ *Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times.
+ High School diploma OR active High School/GED program enrollment OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.
+ Previous experience in health care or customer service is a plus but not required.
+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

UPMC Altoona is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Diabetes Program Coordinator to bring energy and expertise to our team. This role is all about making a meaningful impact by providing individualized diabetes education, building strong connections with patients and staff, and driving community outreach that truly matters.
If you're someone who thrives on collaboration, enjoys teaching, and is passionate about empowering others to better manage their health, this role gives you the platform to do just that, with the support of a leading healthcare organization behind you.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Continually update diabetes education plan according to ADA guidelines.
+ Serve as a resource person/consultant in diabetes care for medical staff, nursing staff, patients and community.
+ Promote and market diabetes education classes to medical staff offices and to other relevant agencies/organizations as a community resource.
+ Maintain knowledge of diabetes equipment (glucose meters, insulin pumps, insulin pens).
+ Provide individual diabetes and nutritional education/counseling for diabetes.
+ Identify and participate in CQI initiatives/activities.
+ Mentor and train peers and students in diabetes management.
+ Keep current with medications and new medications for diabetes management.
+ Conduct diabetes education classes for patients, staff and community as required.
+ Maintain adequate documentation consistent with ADA recognition and reimbursement guidelines.
+ Work collaboratively with Director, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) in developing and maintaining ADA site recognition.
+ Participate as active member of the UPDI ADA Advisory Board.
+ 2 years experience in diabetes management.
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing OR Nutrition or Dietetics and holds current Certification in diabetes education (C.D.E.).
+ 3-5 years Healthcare experience in diabetes education in individual and group settings.
+ Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
+ Ability to provide nutrition education and counseling.
+ Ability to mentor peers, and support personnel and act as resource in specialty area.
+ Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population.
+ Ability to use current technology.
+ Ability to utilize and/or participate in professionally based publications/research.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

**UPMC Bedford Memorial is hiring a casual Patient Care Tech to support 3 Main Acute Care. This role will work a day/night rotation.**
The Patient Care Technician provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing 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&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. In addition to the standard required 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 arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
**Responsibilities:**
+ 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.
+ Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing 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&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved.
+ 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.
+ Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Request?s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
+ 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.
+ 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 inpatient status.
+ 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.
+ Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
+ Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ In addition to the standard required 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 arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Enrollment in a Nursing Program with: a) 1 year of general healthcare experience orb) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
+ Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
+ Successful completion of basic information system training
+ Microcomputer experience preferred
+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
+ Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medical to the nurse. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

**Purpose:**
The Patient & 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.
This position is a casual role ideal for high school students looking to enter the medical field.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Destination Coordination: 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. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission.
+ Environmental Services: 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. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor.
+ Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.
+ Transportation Services: 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. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment.
+ Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. 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.
+ General:Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff.Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction.Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs.Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily.Prints and distributes daily plans of care.Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed.Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc.Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers. 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.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.Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
+ *Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times.
+ High School diploma OR active High School/GED program enrollment OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.
+ Previous experience in health care or customer service is a plus but not required.
+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

**Responsibilities:**
+ 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.
+ Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
+ 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.
+ Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
+ 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&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition & 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).
+ 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.
+ Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
+ 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.
+ Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
+ 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.
+ 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, ORc) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelors 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 hireCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Surgical Technician - Operating Room
Full-time, 6:45 A.M. to 3:15 P.M. or 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM with call and rotation. The candidate must be able to respond and arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes while on call.
AFSCME - Union
Posted: April 1, 2024
Exciting Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus for Surgical Technologists!
We are offering a sign-on bonus for full-time Surgical Technologist positions. Don't miss out - apply today!
Commit to 3 years and receive $30,000.
**Purpose:**
As a member of the operating room or surgery center nursing team, you will provide direct care to surgical patients and perform various related duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Utilizes hospital policy to meet JCAHO requirements.
+ Assists surgeon as scrub technician according to prescribed standards. Scrubs and dones gown and gloves by performance standards.
+ Maintains proper traffic control in the Operating Room Suite. Maintains use and cleanliness of autoclaves by following directions for use and cleaning.
+ Maintains correct count of sponges, instruments, and needles with circulating nurse and reports correctness or discrepancies according to department policy. Maintains aseptic technique at all times.
+ Observes patients and is ready for emergencies.
+ Knows where all supplies are kept and can get them or put them away accordingly.
+ Assists in handling specimens as directed. Assists in the application of dressing, casts, and in moving of patient as directed. Assists in the clean up of the room, furniture, supplies, and equipment after a procedure.
+ Assists in the workroom in cleaning, storage, packing, and autoclaving of instruments.
+ Employee complies with established occupation exposure policy.
+ Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to to type of operation. Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative area according to need. Anticipates the need for instruments, sutures, sponges, etc.
**PA Legislature House Bill 81**
**Enactment and Effective Dates:**
+ Enacted: 10/29/2020
+ Effective: 12/27/2020
**Certification Requirements:**
+ Must have completed a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintain certification, or
+ Completed an appropriate military training program, or
+ Maintain certification from an accredited program, or
+ Was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before the effective date (12/27/2020), or
+ Employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date (12/27/2020).
**Exception:** A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if, after a diligent and thorough effort, they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification). A written record of efforts must be made and retained at the healthcare facility.
+ All recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.
+ The supply of certified or eligible-to-be-certified surgical technologists does not meet our needs.
**Continuing Education Requirements:**
+ Compliance with continuing education requirements specified by the credentialing organization for certification.
+ Individuals not certified must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
**Specialty Experience:** Surgical specialties include, but are not limited to:
+ General
+ Orthopedic
+ Vascular
+ Plastic and Reconstructive
+ Obstetrics and Gynecology
+ Thoracic
+ Ophthalmic
+ Neurosurgery
+ Organ Procurement
+ Endoscopic Surgical Settings
**Access to Medications:**
+ Limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ **CPR:** Required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
+ **Certification Details:**
+ **Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Technologist Surgery Certified (TSC):** Must be obtained within 6 months of program completion.
+ **Grandfather Clause:** Staff employed to practice surgical technology by the healthcare facility on or before the effective date of the law (12/27/2020) or who were employed as a surgical technologist at another healthcare facility two years before the effective date of the law are not required to have certification.
+ **New Graduates:** Graduates of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation can work for six months before certification but must be certified within six months of program completion.
+ **Exception:**
+ A healthcare facility may employ individuals who do not meet the certification requirements if, after a diligent and thorough effort, they are unable to employ a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the requirements (i.e., certification). A written record of efforts must be made and retained at the healthcare facility.
+ Recruitment efforts are documented and can be supplied for this record.
+ The supply of certified or eligible-to-be-certified surgical technologists does not meet the needs of the organization.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with Renewal
+ **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Are you looking for a patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is looking for a Patient Care Technician I to help support the 5F Pediatric Acute Care unit!
We now offer a Night Program - if qualified, you could receive an additional $2 per hour on top of our current off-shift differential ($.10). Must have 6 months of experience to qualify and must commit to work all full-time shifts as night shifts.
As a Patient Care Technician with UPMC, you'll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day.
**Why choose a PCT role with UPMC Altoona?**
+ Newly competitive wages & shift differential, including a night shift/weekend shift program to earn additional money
+ An incomparable benefit package (found to be 15% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)
+ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus seven paid holidays each year
+ Tuition reimbursement of up to 6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents
**Responsibilities:**
+ Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
+ Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
+ Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
+ Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
+ Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
+ Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
+ Identify and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
+ Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
+ Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
+ Suggest and support changes within the department.
+ Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
+ Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.
+ Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.
+ Perform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os.
+ Constructively receive feedback and direction.
+ Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.
+ Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail.
+ May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
+ Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of the first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
+ Successful completion of basic information system training.
+ Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
+ Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

**Purpose:**
This position is responsible for the management and control of all operational activities related to Respiratory Care Services, including inpatient services, and Pulmonary Function Testing. This position has direct supervisory responsibility for one Supervisors, respiratory therapy and sleep lab clinical and support staff. There is also extensive external contact with peer directors, Unit Directors, physicians, nurses and equipment representatives.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the development, design, implementation and administration of Respiratory Services, programs and initiatives.
+ Assist in the development of Respiratory Services strategic business plans, which incorporate short and long-term projects to meet the mission, vision and goals of UPMC and the department.
+ Coordinate, facilitate and coach project teams, preparing and documenting plans and implementation.
+ Represent the Respiratory Department on hospital and system committees and task forces, including the Critical Care and Post-Resuscitation Committees.
+ Direct departmental human resource functions, including interviewing, selection, performance evaluation and competency, staff development and continuing education and corrective action.
+ Establish and maintain standards of communication with employees, including conducting regular department meetings, posting hospital newsletters and announcements and making informal rounds.
+ Ensure mechanisms for patient/family satisfaction and implement measures to correct and improve satisfaction.
+ Develop and monitor capital and operating budgets and productivity reports.
+ Oversee and develop respiratory student experiences.
+ *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
+ *Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required
+ AMA-approved BS degree in Respiratory Therapy or BS in related or relevant field of study
+ 5 years of clinical respiratory care experience including experience in a management/leadership role required
+ Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
+ Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required
+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
+ Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC guidelines **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Patient Access Representative
UPMC Altoona has immediate openings for Patient Access Representatives for the Emergency Department, OP1, the Hospital, and the Station Medical Center. We are looking for friendly faces to help provide excellent experiences to our patients at UPMC!
If you have a friendly personality and like to have a positive impact on someone's day - this could be the perfect position for you! We currently have full-time opportunities available. Apply now to learn more!
Purpose:
Functions under the general direction of department leadership in Patient Access. Coordinates patient access for all phases of the revenue cycle from scheduling and registration up to and including referral and denial management.
**Responsibilities:**
+ The PAS Representative works directly with medical staff, nursing, ancillary departments, insurance carriers, and other external professionals to assist patients in obtaining health care and financial services.
+ Reporting to the Manager/Supervisor, this position is responsible for completing the registration and insurance eligibility processes with Patient Access Services and creating the first impression of the Hospital's services to patients, family members, and other external customers.
+ Additional responsibilities include interviewing patients/guarantors to obtain demographic and confidential clinical and financial information necessary to appropriately schedule, register, obtain treatment authorizations, and verify insurance eligibility and corresponding benefit levels.
+ The Patient Access Services (PAS) Representative must have a working knowledge of the managed care environment, third-party reimbursement, hospital and community services, and hospital and healthcare policies.
+ All information is entered into the Hospital's computer system to expedite data collection, billing, and Hospital reimbursement.
+ Critical to this position is the ability to gather and record all appropriate information that lays the groundwork for the remaining or future fiscal efforts of the Hospital
+ Also works as a team member and positively accepts change throughout the Hospital.
+ Critical to this position is understanding the revenue cycle and the importance of evaluating and securing all appropriate financial resources for patients to maximize reimbursement to the Hospital.
+ The PAS Representative must be capable of articulating information in a manner that patients, guarantors, and family members know what to expect and what their financial responsibilities will ultimately be.
+ High School Diploma or GED required
+ Two years of experience in a healthcare role or one year in a medical/billing/fiscal setting is preferred
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is preferred
+ Experience Required: None
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Act 34
+ **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
Why choose UPMC Altoona?
+ An incomparable, affordable benefits package (found to be 20% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)
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+ Generous vacation accrual Tuition assistance to further your education