Patient Care Technician - Days/Evenings - Intensive Care Unit

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Intensive Care Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role provides advanced patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices. The technician must be qualified to care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

The position combines direct patient care with specimen handling, point-of-care testing, clerical and unit-support duties, and coordination of patient services. The technician documents care and observations, reports changes in patient condition to licensed personnel, supports activities of daily living and patient safety, and may perform specified procedures under licensed-nurse direction. The role also supports patient throughput, equipment and supply needs, staff and student orientation, and regulatory readiness.

This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with days/evenings coverage and an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The posting lists a minimum hiring rate of $18.94, increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $3, a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support certification within six months.
• Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, and ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience (preferred).
• Clinical skills, communication, customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, potentially including advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley catheters, and removal of peripheral IVs.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines, as assigned.
• Perform hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant and pediatric formulas, as assigned.
• Document information in appropriate sections of the medical record and identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to physician orders, policies, and procedures; process specimens accurately and transport them promptly to the laboratory.
• Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
• Provide or assist with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens, and fulfill delegated responsibilities for continuity of care.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and take corrective measures related to care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serve positively as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, and facilitate patient throughput.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards; release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments.
• Coordinate patient transportation to tests, schedule tests, fax consults, and participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
• Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
• Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
• Conduct discharge follow-up phone calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments.
• Support staff with five-minute drills and/or Quality Rounds and participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
• Comply with organization policies and all job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a free Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
• Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED