Patient Care Technician Per Diem (Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant Unit) - No CNA Cert Required

Geisinger • Danville, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a per diem Patient Care Technician for their Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant Unit at Geisinger Medical Center. This role offers market-leading pay rates, shift differentials, and financial support for those pursuing RN licensure. The position operates under the ACE Nursing Model of Care, which emphasizes collaboration and allows Patient Care Technicians to perform duties not requiring a nursing license, offering opportunities for career advancement and greater involvement in patient care. The role requires meeting per diem scheduling commitments and demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
• Ability to meet orientation and long-term per diem scheduling requirements.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Responsive and dependable.
• Proactive and engaged presence.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience
• Currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program (considered for Student Nurse Associate role)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including hygiene, toileting, mobility, and meals.
• Collect vital signs and daily weights.
• Conduct Point of Care testing.
• Turn and reposition patients.
• Perform equipment checks and exchanges.
• Provide dressing care.
• Perform removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV.
• Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs.
• Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens.
• May 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 consults, etc.
• Assist in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and 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.
• 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 / coordinate virtual discharge appointment team.
• Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

• Market leading pay rates
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Shared governance structure
• 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
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED