Patient Care Technician (Central Region Float Pool) - No CNA Cert Required - Day/Night Rotation

Geisinger•Danville, PA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on its Advanced Acute Care Units, the ACE Nursing Model of Care, which utilizes more Patient Care Technician staff to perform duties that do not require a nursing license. This model offers Patient Care Technicians more opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care. The 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, and meeting the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. The position is part of a Central Region Float Pool, working between Bloomsburg, Danville, and Shamokin Hospitals, with a schedule of 36 hours a week, split into three 12-hour shifts, requiring both day and night rotations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 1 year relevant experience
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
Clinical Skills
Patient Safety
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

No CNA Cert Required

Responsibilities

Facilitate ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
Collect vital signs & daily weights
Conduct Point of Care testing
Turn & reposition patients
Perform equipment checks & exchanges
Provide dressing care
Remove Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV
Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse
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, 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 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

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
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.