Patient Care Technician Per Diem (STICU) - No CNA Cert Required

Geisinger • Danville, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is offering a per diem Patient Care Technician position with market-leading pay rates and shift differentials. This role involves performing a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the patient care and unit environment align with established policies and procedures. The technician will provide care for patients within a specific age range in the Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU), assisting with daily living activities and fulfilling delegated responsibilities for continuous care. The position requires a two-week classroom orientation at the start of employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices.
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.
• Provide patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
• Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provide one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately process specimens and provide timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Perform point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assist in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitate patient throughput activities.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standard.
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Schedule tests, fax consults, etc.
• Assist in ordering supplies (stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies).
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, problem solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Access non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
• Assist with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees