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

Geisinger•Coal Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Advanced Acute Care Units at Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. The role supports patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff, performing a wide variety of advanced patient care duties that do not require a nursing license. The ACE Nursing Model of Care gives Patient Care Technicians greater autonomy and involvement in patient care while allowing licensed nurses to focus on skills aligned with their nursing education and training. No experience is needed, and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The role requires consistent attendance, punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and communication. Employees must meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements and provide care appropriate to the age range of patients in their assigned clinical area. The position is based in a clinical environment and is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. At the start of employment, employees must complete a consecutive two-week classroom orientation, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position 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 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Geisinger provides benefits and opportunities including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one; retirement and savings plans; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; family support; employee assistance; on-the-job education; and professional growth and advancement. The role also includes support from nursing leaders, shared governance, community involvement opportunities, and employee referral incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Ability to meet the role’s orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to provide care for patients in the age range assigned to the clinical area.
Required skills include communication, computer literacy, customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, mathematics, and preceptor skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patients’ activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, and meals; assist with patient hygiene and changing linens.
Collect vital signs and daily weights, perform point-of-care testing, and maintain point-of-care instruments and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients; provide enhanced patient care under a licensed nurse’s direction, including advanced dressing care and suctioning as assigned.
Remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs as assigned.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines, as applicable.
Obtain, preserve, process, and transport specimens according to orders, policies, and procedures; release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments.
Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs and report changes in condition to licensed personnel promptly; document care and other information to maintain complete and accurate medical records.
Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges, check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets, and troubleshoot and maintain equipment and supplies.
Perform daily hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant and pediatric formulas, as applicable.
Complete clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; transcribe and process orders according to unit standards and support patient throughput.
Coordinate patient transportation to tests; schedule tests, fax consults, and obtain and communicate electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies; communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Conduct discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments.
Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Minimum hiring rate of $18.94, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 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 with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
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, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with 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 and advancement opportunities, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement opportunities.
Employee referral incentive program.