Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Geisinger • Jersey Shore, PA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Tech a $1,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! This role involves performing a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining the patient care and unit environment consistent with policies and procedures. The position requires meeting qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. The Patient Care Tech provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV. They may also perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens, and handle the daily, hands-on aspects of breast milk, infant and pediatric formula storage, preparation, and delivery. Documentation in the medical record, observation and reporting of patient condition changes, and specimen handling are key responsibilities. The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living, patient hygiene, changing linens, and providing one-to-one patient safety watches. Accurate specimen processing and transport, point-of-care testing, and instrument maintenance are also part of the duties. The technician will assist in problem-solving for equipment and supplies, serve as a preceptor/mentor for new staff and students, and perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths. Transcribing and processing orders, releasing and confirming ordered tests, and coordinating patient transportation are also required. The role involves communicating electronic information, scheduling tests, ordering supplies, and communicating with food services for patient diets. Operating and troubleshooting clerical equipment, transporting non-controlled medications, and assisting with blood product transport are also duties. The position includes discharge follow-up phone calls, coordinating virtual discharge appointments, and supporting staff with drills and quality rounds, participating in regulatory readiness as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
• Clinical Skills
• Patient Safety
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program
• 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.
• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.
• Document in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• 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 as well as 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.
• 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.
• Perform discharge follow up phone calls / coordinate virtual discharge appointment team.
• Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• health insurance that starts day one of employment
• up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• Three medical plan choices
• flexible spending account (FSA)
• health savings account (HSA)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• vision
• dental
• benefits for domestic partners

What This Job Offers

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