PCT - Patient Care Technician - Hospital at Home - PRN

Geisinger • Danville, PA

4d • Remote

About The Position

In this innovative position with Geisinger's Hospital at Home™, you’ll bring healthcare to our community where they need it most — right where they live. Geisinger's at-home care program helps keep patients healthier, safer and better connected to their care team. You’ll work closely with primary care physicians, Geisinger’s team of doctors, dietitians, case managers, pharmacists, nurses and other medical support staff as you visit patients and provide care right in their homes. At Geisinger, you’ll find a supportive work culture, a comprehensive benefits package – making it the perfect time to advance your careers with us! Did you know through our tuition reimbursement program, eligible employees can now receive up to $3,000 per year toward an undergraduate degree and up to $5,000 per year toward a graduate-level degree. Apply here and find out more! You'll support the team with a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Provides 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. May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record. Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner. Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order. Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens. Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory. Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control. Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner. Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard. Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments. Coordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests. Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc. Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies. Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary. Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed. Discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team. Participate in regulatory readiness as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Related patient care, medical assistant, or nurse aide experience in an acute care or home health care environment is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
• Acts Decisively
• Age Specific Care
• Communication
• Computer Literacy

Nice To Haves

• Related patient care, medical assistant, or nurse aide experience in an acute care or home health care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bring healthcare to our community where they need it most — right where they live.
• Work closely with primary care physicians, Geisinger’s team of doctors, dietitians, case managers, pharmacists, nurses and other medical support staff as you visit patients and provide care right in their homes.
• Support the team with a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
• Provides 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.
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.
• Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team.
• Participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, 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)
• 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
• 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

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