Patient Care Technician (GBH Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Part Time Day Shift

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Advanced Acute Care Medical unit. The role provides advanced patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff, while helping maintain the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Patient Care Technicians in the ACE Nursing Model of Care take responsibility for care duties that do not require a nursing license, with opportunities for greater autonomy, involvement in patient care, and career advancement. No experience is needed; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The role requires a two-week classroom orientation at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a 20-hour-per-week position with day shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holidays. The technician may perform duties such as assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs and weights, conducting point-of-care testing, caring for specimens, and providing enhanced patient care such as dressing care and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs. Additional duties may include documentation, patient observation, clerical and coordination work, equipment and supply support, and transporting patients, specimens, non-controlled medications, and blood products as needed. The technician must meet the qualifications for providing care to patients in the assigned clinical area's age range, communicate patient needs and changes in condition to licensed personnel, and comply with unit and organizational standards. The role may also include serving as a preceptor or mentor, assisting with quality rounds and regulatory readiness, and supporting discharge follow-up activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and attendance skills; reliability and punctuality are essential.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term scheduling requirements, including day shifts, every other weekend, and holiday work.
Ability to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
Required participation in a two-week classroom orientation, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.
Computer literacy, customer relationship management (CRM), mathematics, and preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
Obtain vital signs and daily weights; conduct point-of-care tests and maintain point-of-care instruments and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients and provide enhanced care such as dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens when assigned and according to applicable guidelines.
Collect, maintain, process, and transport specimens in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures.
Observe and document patients' physical needs and report changes in condition to licensed personnel promptly.
Document care and other required information in the appropriate sections of the medical record.
Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned and according to established procedures.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges, troubleshoot equipment and supplies, and take corrective measures as needed.
Perform unit clerical tasks related to admissions, transfers, discharges, deaths, orders, tests, and patient throughput.
Coordinate patient transportation to tests and participate in communicating electronic information and scheduling tests or consultations.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies; coordinate with food services regarding patient diets.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy or within the unit, and transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Make discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments as assigned.
Serve as a positive preceptor or mentor for new staff and students.
Support staff with five-minute drills, quality rounds, and regulatory readiness as needed.
Perform hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery tasks for breast milk and infant or pediatric formulas when assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time and part-time positions.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off with an accrual plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
Wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for care services, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
On-the-job training and education, professional growth opportunities, and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.