Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care Orthopedics Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Day Shift

Geisinger • Danville, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Advanced Acute Care Orthopedics Unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The role provides advanced patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed nurse, while maintaining patient care and the unit environment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and practices. No experience is needed, and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. A consecutive two-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The position follows a schedule of three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The role requires meeting orientation and long-term full-time scheduling expectations, with reliability, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, and communication essential to success. The Patient Care Technician supports patients in the age ranges served by the assigned clinical area and may perform advanced duties that do not require a nursing license.

The role also supports continuity of care and unit operations through documentation, specimen handling and testing, equipment and supply support, clerical and patient-throughput tasks, communication with care teams and other departments, and assistance with regulatory readiness. 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, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Geisinger also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least one year of related work experience is listed as required; the posting also states that no experience is needed and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
• Basic Life Support certification required within six months of employment.
• Ability to meet the orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
• Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a specialty training program.
• Applicants currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program may be considered for a Student Nurse Associate role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens; assist with patient hygiene and ongoing care.
• 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, provide dressing care, and, as permitted, remove Foley catheters, peripheral IVs, and nasogastric tubes and perform nasal swabs.
• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including advanced dressing care and suctioning where applicable.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines, when applicable.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity, process specimens accurately, and transport them promptly to the laboratory in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs; maintain accurate medical records and promptly report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established policies and procedures.
• Assist with daily hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant or pediatric formulas, when applicable.
• Assist with care and maintenance of equipment and supplies, troubleshoot problems, and take corrective measures; check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
• Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; support patient throughput and process and transcribe orders according to unit standards.
• Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, coordinate patient transportation to tests, schedule tests, fax consults, and communicate relevant electronic information.
• Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual nursing supplies; coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
• Transport non-controlled medications between Pharmacy and the unit or 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 positively as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Maintain the patient care and unit environment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Meet the requirements to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Minimum hiring rate of $18.94, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual opportunities.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a free Care.com membership.
• 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, employee referral incentive program, and a shared governance structure for nursing support staff.

What This Job Offers

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