Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Geisinger•Jersey Shore, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Tech a $1,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. The organization also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. This role involves performing a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining the patient care and unit environment consistent with policies, procedures, and practices. The Patient Care Technician meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area, providing enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the individual is accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
Clinical Skills
Patient Safety
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Maintain the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.
Document in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
Provide one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
Accurately process specimens and provide timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
Perform point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
Assist in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitate patient throughput activities.
Transcribe and process orders according to unit standard.
Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
Schedule tests, fax consult, etc.
Assist in ordering supplies (stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies).
Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate, problem solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
Access non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
Assist with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Perform discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team.
Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

$1,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates
$18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid Short-term disability
Company paid Long-term disability
Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
On the job training and education
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.