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Duration:3 Months
Location: Hershey, PA
Summary: Reporting to the Manager, S&R R&D, the Technician provides project assistance on high- and medium-complexity projects and may lead workstreams within larger projects with guidance. The role supports product development activities in both laboratory and pilot plant environments.
The ideal candidate understands how to manufacture a wide portfolio of products, operate associated lab and pilot plant equipment, and apply basic food science knowledge related to core products and formulations. Strong cross-functional communication and effective coordination with project leaders and management are essential.
Responsibilities:
* Work with multiple scientists within Sweets and Refreshment R&D team to achieve company goals
* Perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development
* Must be competent in data entry, basic calculations, computer applications, and organoleptic evaluations
* Complete product development tasks at benchtop and pilot plant scale
* Assist and/or lead in equipment assembly, disassembly, cleaning, preparation, and production runs
* Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups
* Identify project support needs
* Collaborate and partner with project leaders and peers on planning and execution
* Work independently and proactively
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills
* Exemplify agility to manage multiple workstreams and employ effective time management skills
* Ability to lift up to the maximum of fifty (50) pounds and prepare product for testing
* Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
This role will interact and partner with:
* Scientists
* Engineers
* Pilot plant operations
This individual will be asked to pan cores for a future testing. They will also be asked to clean equipment, lab space and pilot plant space. The work may occur in the lab or the pilot plant. The individual may need to operate standard analytical equipment and tools or operate processing equipment in the lab and pilot plant. The individual will be responsible for maintaining our highest quality of food safety standards and sanitation standards.
Day to Day:
1. 80 Project support: Operate standard experimental testing or processing equipment in the laboratory to prepare and package products, and record and tabulate data. Assist with pilot plant scale-up testing by preparing ingredients, packaging materials, and processing equipment, assisting with the equipment operation, collecting and tabulating data, and post-test cleanup.
2. 0-10 Project leadership: With minimal supervision, lead small projects or segments of larger projects. Manage timelines and deliverables, plan and execute experiments with autonomy, oversee temporary labor deliverables and coordination, manage communication of status and results to the team and supervisors.
3. 10-20 Lab maintenance: Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of team laboratory workspaces. Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies. Maintain regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient/packaging information in the lot tracking database and respective trainings. Work within the Tech Center Traceability system to schedule pilot plant runs, reserve rooms and equipment, log/track ingredients and products, and create finished goods.
Requirements:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. 0-2 years' experience required.
Experience in Excel and Word
Great to have experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development
45% ability to weight ingredient and follow panning recipes, such as time and quantities.
45% ability to clean equipment and work spaces
10% ability to record data
Team Size:
Team is ~2 people
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19146
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly.
- Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly.
- Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule
- Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment
- Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team.
- Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.
- Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management - e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects
- Work with all parties involved (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.
- Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite.
- Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, or installation of laboratory equipment.
- Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed.
- Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise.
- Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations.
- Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.
- Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking, eye wash/safety shower flushing, removal of waste, etc
Required Qualifications:
- A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.
- Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting.
- Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred
- Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred
- Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus
- Experience with lab supplies procurement
Metrology Specialist I
On-site in West Point PA
Summary:
- Manage equipment assets at multiple locations
- Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment to facilitate with troubleshooting and/or communicate with the vendor/ service engineer to identify resolutions
- Participate in computer system validation activities associated with new or upgraded equipment or software packages.
- Originate and progress Deviations and Change Control records
- Perform and document investigations and assist in developing and implementing CAPA plans
- Contribute to new SOP drafting, implementation, and revisions.
- Represent the laboratory on all aspects of laboratory equipment during audits.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (cGMP), internal policies and procedures.
- Customer focused mindset with the ability to communicate adequately (verbally/writing) to all levels within the organization.
- Willingness and ability to quickly upskill in Merck Facilities/Instrument support programs SAP, ProCal, BAS, LAMP, Electronic Validation, and other document and/or asset repositories
- Initiate, process and track work orders to facilitate timely repairs, modifications and moves of laboratory equipment.
Calibration Focus:
- Prepare, review, and approve archive instrument/equipment documentation such as master equipment lists, user access reviews, Instrument Installation & operational qualification documentation, and calibration documentation.
- Coordinate service activities across a variety of vendors and service engineers while building and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Collaborate with metrology staff across multiple testing labs and sites for process improvement, cross-training and cross-site support.
Support the purchase, installation, and equipment qualification of new laboratory equipment.
*** There will be training opportunities to support Validation*** Validation activities are included below
- Support primarily the qualification/validation of computerized analytical systems as per current guidelines.
- Partner with the business unit in the laboratories, various quality support oversight, IT technical support, and various software and instrument vendors/manufacturers.
- Perform any required change control during the life cycle of a computerized system.
- Decommission systems as required as part of the equipment qualification/validation life cycle.
- Manage the capital purchasing and initial installation of computerized analytical systems prior to validation.
- Participate in various data integrity and lab modernization activities as required.
- Will possess direct experience operating analytical instrumentation within a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory (vaccine or large molecule focus).
- Will have the ability to thoroughly review and scrutinize validation requirements through the life cycle of the system.
General Requirements Level 1:
-Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science and/or engineering plus
-2-4 years of experience participating in the validation of computerized laboratory systems or instruments (e.g. system Installation and Operational qualification, Performance qualification
-Experience working in a GMP environment and maintaining laboratory equipment.
-Highly organized, strong communication skills.
-Capable of working independently.
-Solutions orientated mindset with the ability to handle multiple high priority tasks at one time.
-Ability to succeed in a dynamic environment; flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
-Awareness to independently prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on actual or perceived level of importance and/or potential impact to the GMP environment.
Senior Scientist
Kelly Science and Clinical, is currently seeking a Senior Scientist (Protein Mass Spectrometry) for a long-term engagement at one of our Global pharma clients in Spring House, PA. This role is a fully benefitted position. This role you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K, paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time.
Schedule: On-site Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Length of assignment: Until the end of 2026 will likely to extend
Pay: $45-50 an hour Depending on experience
You will be required to provide your own laptop
- Responsibilities:Intact protein mass analysis using LC/MS platforms- QC analysis and high throughput analysis for biologics (mAbs, multispecifics antibodies, Fabs, scFv, fusion proteins)
- Data analysis, documentation, and reporting – ELNs, etc.
- Lab instrument maintenance – General ESI source cleaning and routine calibration
- Prepare HPLC solvents and replenish as needed
- Prepare general buffers and reagents for enzymatic digestions and assays etc
- MS Lab-specific supply maintenance – inventory and ordering
- Chemical inventory for EHS
- Additional Duties:
- Support assay development and validation as needed.
- Assist in drafting and executing peer-reviewed posters, manuscripts, tech reports, and patent filings.
- Attend in-house seminars to support team goals.
- Requirements: Experience with mass spectrometry is required.
- Previous experience handling and working with proteins using general protein biochemistry techniques including but not limited to aliquoting and pipetting is required.
- Pharmaceutical experience working with antibodies is preferred.
- Experience with automated liquid handlers is preferred. Pharmaceutical experience working with antibodies is preferred.
- Candidate must be highly organized, independent, and very detail oriented.
- Education requirements: Ph.D. with 0-2 years’ experience, or MS with 3-5 years’ experience, or a B.S. with 10+ years in an analytical chemistry discipline
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Responsibilities:
We're looking for a Senior Electrical Designer in Pittsburgh, PA who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data center facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world. You’ll thrive as you perform computer-aided drafting and design of electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems for our client’s advanced facilities. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you’ll create layouts, sketches, 2D/3D modeling, and electronic document files.
Our designers are responsible for delivery of complex packages in coordination with engineers and design leads and form the core of our electrical delivery team. You’ll also develop staffing plans based on deliverables to be produced and the project schedule, gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule for assigned tasks, mentor subordinates, and provide guidance to less experienced designer / drafters. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world.
Qualifications:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- At Least 8 years of relevant experience in design utilizing 3-D modeling / drafting
- Proficiency in AutoCad
- At least 1 year of Revit Design Experience
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Knowledge and application of NEC and electrical design requirements
- Two year Associate’s Degree in relevant field
- 3 years of semiconductor experience
Senior FPGA Engineer
Delta Information Systems is seeking a hands-on Senior FPGA Engineer with strong RF communications and DSP experience under our GDP division to design and develop real-world aerospace telemetry hardware.
Job Overview
This role focuses on FPGA/DSP design for RF receivers, taking designs from MATLAB modeling through FPGA implementation, board bring-up, and system integration. You’ll work on mission-critical products used in flight test, missile test, range safety, and space applications.
This is a hardware focused engineering role, not a software only position. Candidates should have hands-on FPGA and board-level experience.
This is an onsite position located in Horsham, PA. Hybrid option may be considered. No employer visa sponsorship is available.
Responsibilities
- FPGA/DSP design and debug for telemetry RF receivers
- VHDL-based FPGA design, simulation, and verification
- MATLAB modeling to support DSP and system architecture
- Board-level development, PCB oversight, and lab bring-up
- Integration of embedded CPU and FPGA designs
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and marketing
- Documentation: requirements, test plans, design reviews
- Jira-based issue tracking and design reviews
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years in DSP-based product development
- Hands-on FPGA design experience (VHDL)
- RF receiver signal processing experience
- Familiarity with modulation schemes (PCM/FM, SOQPSK)
- Familiarity with FEC techniques (LDPC, Viterbi)
- FPGA simulation + MATLAB experience
- Lab experience with test equipment
- Embedded C/C++ a plus
- U.S. Persons Only (ITAR/EAR)
This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of U.S. regulations.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $135,000-$165,000 (based on experience)
- 100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the Employee and Dependents
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (company funded)
- Life Insurance (company funded)
- Short-Term Disability (company funded)
- Long-Term Disability (company funded)
- 80 hours (Vacation)
- 40 hours (Sick Leave)
- 11 days (Paid Holidays
- HealthCare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
What We Offer
- Opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth.
- A mission-driven culture where your work contributes to national security.
- Exposure to advanced technologies and programs critical to the aerospace and defense sector.
Why Join Delta
- 50+ years in aerospace telemetry
- Engineers own designs end-to-end
- Small, experienced team with minimal bureaucracy
- Hardware that ships, flies, and is used in the field
About Delta Information Systems, Inc.®
Delta Information Systems (DIS) is an industry-leading supplier of high-quality aerospace telemetry products for Flight Test, Missile Test, Range Safety, Launch Support and Satellite Command and Control applications. Their products address the complete telemetry chain from Data Acquisition, Storage, Transport and Distribution to Telemetry Processing and Display. DIS customers include all DoD entities, all Major Primes, Integrators, Gov Labs, Aircraft & Missile Manufacturers, & Launch Facilities.
In addition, Delta Information Systems (DIS) designs and develops sophisticated electronic equipment that is specifically designed to reliably operate in harsh environments. They deliver critical video communications capability for manned and unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs.
Logistics Planner Specialist II
Location(s): West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ
Work Environment: Hybrid
Job Summary:
The Logistics Planner Specialist II is responsible for driving tasks to completion and mentoring junior staff. This role requires a heightened level of autonomy and strong business acumen. The Logistics Planning Specialist will be responsible for supporting and work cross-functionally with, but not limited to, Clinical Supply Planning, Country Clinical Operations, CMOs/CROs, Distribution, Regulatory, External Operations Management, Operational Expense Management, Trade Operations, and Trade Compliance to support and plan distribution for Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved depot networks. Act as the Logistics Planner and develop distribution plans and execute activities for network preparedness of distribution activities. Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the distribution strategy for clinical trials. In addition to typical distribution planning activities, the individual will also be responsible for alignment of the lead-time and routing in SAP, and cost analysis for distribution network selection. Collaborate across functions and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and, where appropriate, assume leadership of low-to-moderate complexity projects to drive defined outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive tasks to completion amidst ambiguity.
- Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on project management.
- Collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
- Ownership of SAP-related processes that Logistics Planning is accountable
- Project Contributor, and at times lead, for both internal and cross-functional projects
- Proficient in cGMP
- Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.
- Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the clinical trial distribution strategy
- Partner with Clinical Supply Planning and Distribution Centers to oversee and implement distribution planning documents for clinical study protocols
- Represent Logistics Planning at internal communication meetings
- Serve as the functional area expert on country shipping and trade compliance, distribution routes, country and global distribution challenges
- Adherence to regulatory, global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience.
General Skills:
- Strong communication and proficient project management skills.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Unique Responsibilities:
- Ability to make connections at a higher level within the function.
- Self-motivated with the ability to mentor others.
Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
* Performs entry level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but not limited to: adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments to sustain and improve operations; repairing or replacing defective parts; repairing machine tools.
* Provides support and back up for other members of department as needed by leadership.
* Assures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
* Completes on the job training for career development.
* Updates records in CMMS.
* Provides inputs in CI activities - processes, results and cost savings.
* Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required:
* High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
* Must be able to use basic hand tools.
* Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical and fluid power systems.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.
ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.
ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.
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Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
* Performs competent break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to determine root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; and performing troubleshooting and repair of electrical circuitry and mechanical systems.
* Identifies parts, supplies and repair items as necessary for equipment maintenance and repair.
* With minimal instruction, performs maintenance as per industry standards.
* Works with customer counterparts to execute maintenance, reliability, and preventative maintenance procedures.
* May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
* Conforms and complies with customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping standards, and safety processes
* Documents work performed in service reports, and applicable management systems.
* Performs routine processes with and within industrial control systems to troubleshoots and analyzes complex equipment, perform equipment maintenance, and to resolve equipment problems.
* Utilizes in-depth application of electrical, mechanical, and fluid power aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
* Completes and conducts on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
* Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:
Essential KSAs:
* High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
* Associates degree with a Technical focus and 5 years of related experience in specific industry; or, 7 years of experience in specific industry.
* Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
* Possesses working knowledge and experience regarding electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems in related fields. Can analyze the problems, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs
* Extensive travel required. (Local, National).
Desirable KSAs:
* Experience in preventative maintenance techniques, precision measuring, mechanical alignments, and general maintenance of applicable process equipment.
* Exposure to programmable logic controllers, field devices, and electrical drive and motor systems.
Competencies:
* Communications
* Customer Focus
* Personal Discipline
* Safety
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery
ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.
ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.
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Join Our Team at UPMC: HVI Cardiology at UPMC Passavant
Are you passionate about cardiology? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that values mentorship, growth, and collaboration? UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our Cardiology team.
- Position: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Location: UPMC Passavant McCandless with travel to UPMC Passavant Cranberry
- Schedule: Monday through Friday daylight shifts (no on-call or weekends!)
- Department Details: This position is 100% outpatient rounding on cardiology patients. The APP would join an experienced team of physicians and APPs to see new consultations, follow-ups, discharges, pre-procedure, and post-procedure patients.
Why UPMC HVI?
- Supportive Environment: Work in a large APP team that values mentorship and professional development. APP reporting structure with management by APPs
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of our comprehensive transition to practice program and fellowship offering, CME opportunities, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.
- Leader in Cardiovascular Care: The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation.
Join Us! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply now!
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See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job!
What Can You Bring to UPMC?
- Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
- Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
- Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession
What Can UPMC Do for You?
- A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
- Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
- Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
- Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay
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Staff/Senior Level:
The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.
The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The posted salary range is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of APP experience.
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Responsibilities:
- Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
- Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team. Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members. Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
- Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
- Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
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Special Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
- Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment
- Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
- Good clinical judgment
- Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice
- Mobility and visual manual dexterity
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
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Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):
- The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
- BSN, MSN is preferred
- Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred
- Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
- National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing
- Current CPR certification is required
- Act 33 Clearance will be required
- Act 73 Clearance will be required
- Act 34 Clearance required
Physician Assistant (PA):
- A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
- BS or MS candidate is preferred
- Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred
- Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
- Current CPR certification is required
- Act 33 Clearance will be required
- Act 73 Clearance will be required
- Act 34 Clearance required
Senior Level
- Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency
- The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required
- BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA
- Completion of National Certification
- Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually
- Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
- Must have department chair approval for promotion
- ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.
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