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

Geisinger•Danville, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in Geisinger’s Central Region Float Pool, rotating among Advanced Acute Care Units at Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin hospitals. The role provides patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff, maintains the patient care and unit environment according to policies and procedures, and supports patients within the age range served by the assigned clinical area. The position includes enhanced care tasks that do not require a nursing license, documentation, specimen handling and testing, patient safety support, clerical and unit coordination duties, and assistance with patient flow. Staff may access and transport non-controlled medications and transport blood products as needed. The schedule is 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts, with a typical rotation of two weeks on day shifts followed by two weeks on night shifts. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and night shifts are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. A required two-week classroom orientation takes place Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The role is typically performed in a clinical environment. Geisinger may also consider applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role, based on their qualifications and experience. The posting advertises a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced candidates, up to an additional $4 per hour in float premium, up to $3 in evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements, including rotating between day and night shifts.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Responsibilities

Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including dressing care and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
Collect vital signs and daily weights; conduct point-of-care testing and maintain point-of-care instruments and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients, perform equipment checks and exchanges, conduct nasal swabs, and remove nasogastric tubes as assigned.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Observe, identify, and document patients’ physical needs, and promptly report changes in condition to licensed personnel.
Document care in appropriate sections of the medical record and obtain, process, preserve, and transport specimens according to orders and policy.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established policies and procedures.
Assist with troubleshooting and corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
Precept and mentor new staff and students in a positive manner.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; support patient throughput and process or transcribe orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, coordinate transportation to tests, schedule tests, fax consults, and assist with electronic information and discharge follow-up or virtual appointment coordination.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies; coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and coordinate its maintenance.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit, and transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness activities as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one; three medical plan choices are available.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance and parental leave pay.
Military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership and discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.
$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Up to an additional $4 per hour in float premium and up to $3 in evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.