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

Geisinger • Danville, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is offering a Patient Care Technician position with a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 (with increased rates for experienced individuals), and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additionally, up to $40,000 in financial support is available to become a nurse. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, committed to delivering high-quality patient care, and capable of meeting orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements. Essential qualities include reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, responsiveness, dependability, and excellent teamwork and communication skills to foster collaboration. A proactive and engaged presence is crucial for exceptional patient outcomes. Geisinger is piloting the ACE Nursing Model of Care on Advanced Acute Care Units at its Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. This model increases the involvement of Patient Care Technician staff in duties not requiring a nursing license, offering more opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care delivery. The Patient Care Technician performs a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining the patient care and unit environment according to policies and procedures. This role provides enhanced patient care, which may include advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catters and peripheral IVs, venipunctures, skin punctures for blood specimens, and handling breast milk and infant/pediatric formulas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Proactive and engaged presence
• Ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year Clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Being the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
• Collecting vital signs & daily weights
• Conducting Point of Care testing
• Turning & repositioning patients
• Performing equipment checks & exchanges
• Dressing care
• Removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV
• Nasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabs
• Checking 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 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
• Include 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 facilitates 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 as well as 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 (To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.)
• Have access to 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

• $1500 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
• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• 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
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality
• Diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees