Patient Care Technician (GBH Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Advanced Acute Care Medical unit at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. The role supports patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed nurse. Patient Care Technicians perform advanced care duties that do not require a nursing license and help maintain the patient care and unit environment in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The position requires providing care appropriate to the age range of patients on the assigned clinical area and documenting care and observations accurately in the medical record. The ACE Nursing Model of Care (Achieving Collaborative Excellence) assigns Patient Care Technicians greater responsibility for duties that do not require a nursing license, with opportunities for autonomy, involvement in patient care, and career advancement. No prior experience is needed, and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. A two-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The posting offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $3, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. The position is regular, non-exempt, and scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of starting employment.
Ability to meet the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, consistent attendance, teamwork, communication, and a proactive, dependable approach to work.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Experience or skill in clinical care, communication, customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, precepting, or teamwork.

Responsibilities

Facilitate activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
Obtain vital signs and daily weights, collect specimens, and perform point-of-care testing and related instrument maintenance and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients and provide enhanced care under licensed-nurse direction, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, Foley catheter and peripheral IV removal, nasogastric tube removal, and nasal swabs as assigned.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens when assigned, following applicable guidelines.
Perform daily hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant or pediatric formulas when applicable.
Observe and document patients’ physical needs and care accurately, report changes in condition to licensed personnel promptly, and maintain specimen integrity and transport specimens to the laboratory.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established policies and procedures.
Assist with equipment and supply care, including troubleshooting and corrective measures; perform equipment checks and exchanges and check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical and patient-throughput duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; process and transcribe orders, release and confirm tests, coordinate patient transportation, and schedule tests or consultations.
Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit and assist with supply orders and patient diet coordination.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from the pharmacy and within the unit as needed, and transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Make discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments.
Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness activities as needed.
Maintain the patient care and unit environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices and comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one; 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.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for care services, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
On-the-job training and education, professional growth and advancement opportunities, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Employee Resource Groups and a shared governance structure for nursing support staff.
Staff safety measures including a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards and K9 program.