Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care Medical Trauma Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Day Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a highly motivated Patient Care Technician for their Advanced Acute Care Medical Trauma Unit. This role is part of the new ACE (Achieving Collaborative Excellence) Nursing Model of Care, which allows Patient Care Technicians more opportunity for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care by performing duties that do not require a nursing license. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and has strong attendance, with excellent teamwork and communication skills. This position offers comprehensive on-the-job training and no prior experience is required. Geisinger also offers significant financial support for those looking to become a nurse.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
No experience needed
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements

Nice To Haves

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.
Remove Foley Catheters and Peripheral IVs.
Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
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 policies and procedures.
Provide enhanced patient care, which may include advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.
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.
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.
Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
Provide one to one patient safety watch as assigned.
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.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
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, 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.
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-minute drills and/or Quality Rounds.
Participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus ($1500 for eligible candidates)
Competitive starting wage ($18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals)
Shift differentials (up to $3 for evening, nights, and weekend shifts)
Financial support for nursing education (up to $40,000 to become a nurse)
Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000 per calendar year)
MyHealth Rewards wellness program
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Shared governance structure
On the job training and education
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program