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A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.4 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region’s most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution, and paid more than $800 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.

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UPMC

You must have relevant education, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in pharmacy settings is a plus.

You will assist with medication dispensing, manage patient records, counsel patients on prescriptions, support pharmacists in daily operations, and maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations.

Pittsburgh

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 Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Director, and general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy intern will perform a wide variety of functions to support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at UPMC. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, the Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and departments. The internship provides a hands-on experience and a challenging environment to progressively develop the operational and clinical skills to grow in the field of pharmacy. Scheduling requirements are practice site specific and determined by departmental needs. Intern shifts can include daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday requirements. Specific information on scheduling will be further discussed during the interview process. Responsibilities: 
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 <li>Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medication, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts.</li> 
 <li>Participate in filling of medication orders maintaining patient profiles, performing prepackaging.</li> 
 <li>Prepare IV admixtures/chemotherapy and controlled substance orders.</li> 
 <li>Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions.</li> 
 <li>Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures. Examples included, but are not limited to, dispensing and compounding records, refrigerator logs, hood-cleaning records, chemotherapy compounding records, patient/department billing, and controlled substance delivery records.</li> 
 <li>Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation (manual or electronic) by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures.</li> 
 <li>Effectively uses information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications.</li> 
 <li>Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image.</li> 
 <li>Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations.</li> 
 <li>Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.</li> 
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 <li>Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above, and applied for intern license.</li> 
 <li>The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</li> Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate required 
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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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  Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Director, and general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy intern will perform a wide variety of functions to support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at UPMC. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, the Joint Commission Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and departments. The internship provides a hands-on experience and a challenging environment to progressively develop the operational and clinical skills to grow in the field of pharmacy. Scheduling requirements are practice site specific and determined by departmental needs. Intern shifts can include daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday requirements. Specific information on scheduling will be further discussed during the interview process.   Responsibilities: 
   
   Assists the pharmacist with medication distribution, delivering medication, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and exchanging emergency medication carts. 
   Participate in filling of medication orders maintaining patient profiles, performing prepackaging. 
   Prepare IV admixtures/chemotherapy and controlled substance orders. 
   Assists the pharmacist with medication review, including but not limited to computer order entry, monitoring allergies, enforcing formulary decisions, and evaluating drug interactions. 
   Accurately completes departmental documentation and billing by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with department procedures. Examples included, but are not limited to, dispensing and compounding records, refrigerator logs, hood-cleaning records, chemotherapy compounding records, patient/department billing, and controlled substance delivery records. 
   Where applicable, complete clinical workload documentation (manual or electronic) by the end of each scheduled shift in accordance with Department procedures. 
   Effectively uses information systems, robotics, and other applications to prepare medication labels and assist with dispensing medications. 
   Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image. 
   Prepare drug information responses and medication use evaluations. 
   Develops and maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment. 
  
 
 
  
   Good standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy, entering P1 year or above, and applied for intern license. 
   The candidate must possess good communication and computer skills.  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Intern Certificate required 
      
   Act 34
  
   
   UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
 


Pharmacy Intern - UPMC

Pharmacy Intern

You need a high school diploma, up to one year of admin experience, knowledge of MS Suite, business processes, and basic reasoning skills.

You will provide general administrative support, manage supplies, assist with presentations and correspondence, perform clerical tasks, maintain calendars, handle calls, and greet visitors.

People, HR & Administration

Responsibilities:<ul><li>Under direct supervision, provides general administrative support to a department or group of professionals.</li><li>Orders office supplies and maintains office equipment.</li><li>Helps supervisor and department prepare presentations (i.e., edits, prints, basic formatting functions).</li><li>Sorts, distributes, prioritizes and composes routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review. (i.e., reads correspondence/ highlights important items and sends to supervisor, sends emails sent on behalf of dept head, writes and sends meeting reminders, forwards emails to appropriate distribution list on behalf of department head).</li><li>Performs routine clerical functions, such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Sets up and maintains varied office files, logs, and records office activities.</li><li>Assists in researching, drafting, and/or abstracting routine reports. Compiles and analyzes basic information.</li><li>Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and messages. Responds to routine questions.</li><li>Maintains supervisor’s calendar (i.e., schedules meetings and recurring events, schedules large conference rooms, orders food, ensures applicable equipment is available and ready for meeting, may take meeting minutes).</li><li>Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate staff member.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent.</li></ul>Up to one year administrative experience preferred.Working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software Ability to use applicable MS Suite productsKnowledge of business processes and proceduresAbility to use basic reasoning skillsLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:<ul><li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal</li><li>Act 33 with renewal</li><li>Act 34 with renewal</li><li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li></ul>

Responsibilities:Under direct supervision, provides general administrative support to a department or group of professionals.Orders office supplies and maintains office equipment.Helps supervisor and department prepare presentations (i.e., edits, prints, basic formatting functions).Sorts, distributes, prioritizes and composes routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review. (i.e., reads correspondence/ highlights important items and sends to supervisor, sends emails sent on behalf of dept head, writes and sends meeting reminders, forwards emails to appropriate distribution list on behalf of department head).Performs routine clerical functions, such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Sets up and maintains varied office files, logs, and records office activities.Assists in researching, drafting, and/or abstracting routine reports. Compiles and analyzes basic information.Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and messages. Responds to routine questions.Maintains supervisor’s calendar (i.e., schedules meetings and recurring events, schedules large conference rooms, orders food, ensures applicable equipment is available and ready for meeting, may take meeting minutes).Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate staff member.Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent.Up to one year administrative experience preferred.Working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software Ability to use applicable MS Suite productsKnowledge of business processes and proceduresAbility to use basic reasoning skillsLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Administrative Assistant - Associate - Children's Hospital - UPMC

&lt;strong&gt;University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant to support their Pediatric Gastroenterology office at Children's Hospital! This positions will &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;provides general administrative support to the physicians, providers, and clinical staff within the office. Previous administrative assistant experience is preferred. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with no evenings, weekends, or holidays! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Under direct supervision, provides general administrative support to a department or group of professionals. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Orders office supplies and maintains office equipment. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Helps supervisor and department prepare presentations (i.e., edits, prints, basic formatting functions). &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sorts, distributes, prioritizes and composes routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review. (i.e., reads correspondence/ highlights important items and sends to supervisor, sends emails sent on behalf of dept head, writes and sends meeting reminders, forwards emails to appropriate distribution list on behalf of department head). &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Performs routine clerical functions, such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Sets up and maintains varied office files, logs, and records office activities. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assists in researching, drafting, and/or abstracting routine reports. Compiles and analyzes basic information. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and messages. Responds to routine questions. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintains supervisor's calendar (i.e., schedules meetings and recurring events, schedules large conference rooms, orders food, ensures applicable equipment is available and ready for meeting, may take meeting minutes). &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate staff member. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;High School diploma or equivalent. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Up to one year administrative experience preferred.Working knowledge of word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software Ability to use applicable MS Suite productsKnowledge of business processes and proceduresAbility to use basic reasoning skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 33 with renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 34 with renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Annual

Administrative Assistant - Associate - Children's Hospital

You must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, healthcare experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills for effective patient interactions.

You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, support nursing staff, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a safe environment while providing compassionate care.

Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 3B Step-Down Unit!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment? UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our 3B Step Down Unit. As a PCT, you will play a crucial role in supporting our nursing staff and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience

Responsibilities:


 * Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
 * Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
 * Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.
 * Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
 * Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.
 * Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
 * Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
 * Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.
 * Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.
 * Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
 * Support department projects and quality initiatives.

 * High school diploma or equivalent.
 * 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,
    * 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 basic information system training.
 * Microcomputer experience preferred.
 * Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
 * Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
 * Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication 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

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)
 * Act 34
   
   

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Annual

Patient Care Technician - UPMC

Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 3B Step-Down Unit!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment? UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our 3B Step Down Unit. As a PCT, you will play a crucial role in supporting our nursing staff and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&amp;amp;O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients). &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support department projects and quality initiatives. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;High school diploma or equivalent. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Must also have either&lt;/li&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OR d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Successful completion of basic information system training. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Microcomputer experience preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 34&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Annual

Patient Care Technician

You must possess relevant qualifications and experience in behavioral health, effective communication skills, and the ability to provide compassionate support to clients in a therapeutic environment.

You will provide counseling, support mental health treatment, conduct assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Family Care Connection is hiring a Behavioral Health Counselor to work out of our 6 Family Care Centers providing clinical treatment services to patients in a community, inpatient, or outpatient/ambulatory setting. The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide services to patients with diagnoses who meet criteria for behavioral health treatment.

Responsibilities:


 * Responsible for paperwork and participates in interagency team meetings. Completes all necessary department documentation per established policies.
 * Facilitate the resolution of any problematic issue related to service delivery.
 * Participate in necessary trainings related to the provision of services.
 * Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and design a Positive Behavior Support Plan based upon the assessment, under the direction of the program manager or supervisor.
 * Assist with care coordination as needed to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and families. Facilitate referrals for other clinical services during treatment and at discharge.
 * Provide individual and family therapy in a community and/or inpatient/outpatient setting.
 * Conduct ongoing evaluations of behavior plans after implementation to assess if plans need to be updated.
 * Provide direct clinical supervision to assigned staff. Modes of supervision include: individual, group and onsite supervision. Treatment team meetings also will be conducted.
 * Demonstrate knowledge of behavior support techniques and skills to aid in the development of individualized behavior plans.
 * Ensure behavior plans are implemented with fidelity by staff to maximize effectiveness.
 * Provide direct care to assigned patients.
 * Actively participate, coordinate, and liaison with other services.
 * Demonstrate knowledge of structured clinical assessment tools including specific measures of psychiatric symptomatology, family functioning, and academic achievement with an ability to communicate results and recommended course of treatment to families and other professionals.
 * Develop expertise in child/adolescent/adult psychopathology, crisis intervention / de-escalation techniques, and behavioral therapy.
 * Master's degree in Psychology; Child Development; Applied Behavior Analysis; Early Intervention; Education; Special Education; Instruction in Learning; Social Work or a related field.
 * One year of clinical experience preferred.
 * Knowledge of behavior principles, evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred
 * Family Checkup experience a plus
   
   

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:


 * Behavior Specialist Licensure and/or Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, National Certified Counselor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, Alcohol Highway Safety Schools Instructor or other similar Behavioral Health license/certification preferred.
 * 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

Annual

Behavioral Health Counselor - UPMC

&lt;strong&gt;Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Family Care Connection is hiring a Behavioral Health Counselor to work out of our 6 Family Care Cente&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;rs providing clinical treatment services to patients in a community, inpatient, or outpatient/ambulatory setting. The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide services to patients with diagnoses who meet criteria for behavioral health treatment. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Responsible for paperwork and participates in interagency team meetings. Completes all necessary department documentation per established policies. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facilitate the resolution of any problematic issue related to service delivery. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Participate in necessary trainings related to the provision of services. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and design a Positive Behavior Support Plan based upon the assessment, under the direction of the program manager or supervisor. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist with care coordination as needed to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and families. Facilitate referrals for other clinical services during treatment and at discharge. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide individual and family therapy in a community and/or inpatient/outpatient setting. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Conduct ongoing evaluations of behavior plans after implementation to assess if plans need to be updated. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide direct clinical supervision to assigned staff. Modes of supervision include: individual, group and onsite supervision. Treatment team meetings also will be conducted. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrate knowledge of behavior support techniques and skills to aid in the development of individualized behavior plans. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure behavior plans are implemented with fidelity by staff to maximize effectiveness. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide direct care to assigned patients. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively participate, coordinate, and liaison with other services. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrate knowledge of structured clinical assessment tools including specific measures of psychiatric symptomatology, family functioning, and academic achievement with an ability to communicate results and recommended course of treatment to families and other professionals. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop expertise in child/adolescent/adult psychopathology, crisis intervention / de-escalation techniques, and behavioral therapy. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Master's degree in Psychology; Child Development; Applied Behavior Analysis; Early Intervention; Education; Special Education; Instruction in Learning; Social Work or a related field. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;One year of clinical experience preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of behavior principles, evaluation and assessment process, as well as application of current version of the DSM preferred&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family Checkup experience a plus&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Behavior Specialist Licensure and/or Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, National Certified Counselor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, Alcohol Highway Safety Schools Instructor or other similar Behavioral Health license/certification preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 33 with renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 34 with renewal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Annual

Behavioral Health Counselor

You must be enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care school and have completed one semester of clinical rotations. CPR certification and clearances are required.

You will be responsible for performing respiratory therapies, administering treatments, and maintaining patient records in a hospital setting. Additional duties include participating in research projects, assisting with patient transport, and ensuring equipment is clean and functioning properly.

Healthcare

Purpose: Respiratory Care Interns (students) will develop the ability to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to the completion of their education in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and their subsequent credentialing as a licensed RCP. The Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Educational Coordinator, Respiratory Supervisor or their designee. The Intern will be assigned to a RCP at all times. The procedures that an Intern can perform while assigned to a RCP will be outlined below. Responsible for the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities of Respiratory Care in the general medical/surgical units observing all necessary precautions during therapy in order to prevent any adverse effects from occurring. Responsible for the care of equipment, economical use of supplies and utilities and cleanliness in the department and work areas. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Participate in clinical research projects as required</li><li>Maintain accurate records as required by department standards</li><li>Communicate with all other healthcare personnel regarding the care of the patient</li><li>Perform chest physiotherapy according to department standards</li><li>Assist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory support</li><li>Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen as prescribed or according to departmental procedures</li><li>The intern must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the area of the patients served and know the principles of growth and development over their lifespan.</li><li>Perform flutter valve therapy according to department standards</li><li>Document interactions with and care given to the patient in the medical record and/or hospital information system</li><li>Perform arterial punctures (radial and brachial arteries only) and analyze samples maintaining asepsis and quality as per department standards</li><li>Personal cleanliness and courtesy is a must at all times.</li><li>Administer IPPB therapy as prescribed or according to departmental procedures</li><li>Perform simple bedside pulmonary function testing and calculation</li><li>The intern must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements related to his or her age specific needs.</li><li>Transport and change respiratory equipment on the general patient units throughout the hospital and maintain associated records in an organized and legible manner.</li><li>Clean, disinfect and/or sterilize all respiratory equipment</li><li>Complete all mandatory and hospital competencies</li><li>Exhibit and practice service excellence by actively seeking, listening and responding to the needs of patients, their family, physicians, staff and others</li><li>Administer BiPAP/CPAP as prescribed or according to department policy/procedure</li><li>Utilize Customer Relations principles</li><li>Prepare and administer humidification and nebulization therapy under controlled temperature and saturation levels</li><li>Perform evaluation of therapy objectives to determine the patient's needs</li><li>Provide equipment for the therapy mentioned above and perform minor repairs, maintenance and calibration as per department standards</li><li>Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to include the establishment of an airway, ventilatory support and external cardiac massage</li><li>Perform incentive spirometry according to department standards</li><li>Perform PEP therapy according to department standards</li><li>Prepare and administer aerosolized drugs and drug mixtures as prescribed (i.e. bronchodilator, antibiotics, antibacterials, wetting agents, enzymes, steroids, etc.)</li><li>Must be familiar with and follow the hospital and department policies and procedures</li><li>Attend and participate in department meetings, conferences and inservices as able upgrading your knowledge of respiratory and/or related fields to a level as acceptable as department standard</li><li>Ensure that all patient charges are entered daily</li><li>Perform resting, titration, exercise and nocturnal oximetry studies</li><li>Replace oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders used for the respiratory care of patients and monitor and change the compressed gas cylinder banks when indicated</li><li>Disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care. The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.</li></ul>Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:<ul><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</li><li>Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal</li><li>Act 33 with renewal</li><li>Act 34 with renewal</li><li>Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal</li></ul>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Purpose: Respiratory Care Interns (students) will develop the ability to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to the completion of their education in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and their subsequent credentialing as a licensed RCP. The Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Educational Coordinator, Respiratory Supervisor or their designee. The Intern will be assigned to a RCP at all times. The procedures that an Intern can perform while assigned to a RCP will be outlined below. Responsible for the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities of Respiratory Care in the general medical/surgical units observing all necessary precautions during therapy in order to prevent any adverse effects from occurring. Responsible for the care of equipment, economical use of supplies and utilities and cleanliness in the department and work areas. Responsibilities:Participate in clinical research projects as requiredMaintain accurate records as required by department standardsCommunicate with all other healthcare personnel regarding the care of the patientPerform chest physiotherapy according to department standardsAssist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory supportAdminister therapeutic gases such as oxygen as prescribed or according to departmental proceduresThe intern must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the area of the patients served and know the principles of growth and development over their lifespan.Perform flutter valve therapy according to department standardsDocument interactions with and care given to the patient in the medical record and/or hospital information systemPerform arterial punctures (radial and brachial arteries only) and analyze samples maintaining asepsis and quality as per department standardsPersonal cleanliness and courtesy is a must at all times.Administer IPPB therapy as prescribed or according to departmental proceduresPerform simple bedside pulmonary function testing and calculationThe intern must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements related to his or her age specific needs.Transport and change respiratory equipment on the general patient units throughout the hospital and maintain associated records in an organized and legible manner.Clean, disinfect and/or sterilize all respiratory equipmentComplete all mandatory and hospital competenciesExhibit and practice service excellence by actively seeking, listening and responding to the needs of patients, their family, physicians, staff and othersAdminister BiPAP/CPAP as prescribed or according to department policy/procedureUtilize Customer Relations principlesPrepare and administer humidification and nebulization therapy under controlled temperature and saturation levelsPerform evaluation of therapy objectives to determine the patient's needsProvide equipment for the therapy mentioned above and perform minor repairs, maintenance and calibration as per department standardsParticipate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to include the establishment of an airway, ventilatory support and external cardiac massagePerform incentive spirometry according to department standardsPerform PEP therapy according to department standardsPrepare and administer aerosolized drugs and drug mixtures as prescribed (i.e. bronchodilator, antibiotics, antibacterials, wetting agents, enzymes, steroids, etc.)Must be familiar with and follow the hospital and department policies and proceduresAttend and participate in department meetings, conferences and inservices as able upgrading your knowledge of respiratory and/or related fields to a level as acceptable as department standardEnsure that all patient charges are entered dailyPerform resting, titration, exercise and nocturnal oximetry studiesReplace oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders used for the respiratory care of patients and monitor and change the compressed gas cylinder banks when indicatedDisassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilizationQualifications:Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care. The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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