Patient Care Technician (HFAM8 Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the HFAM8 Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The role performs a wide variety of advanced patient-care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and helps maintain the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and practices. Duties may include supporting patients with activities of daily living; collecting vital signs and daily weights; performing point-of-care testing; assisting with specimens, equipment, and clerical workflows; and providing enhanced care such as dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs. The role also documents patient information, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and supports continuity of care and patient throughput. The position is on the Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Unit and follows three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. 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. No experience is needed for the role according to the position details, and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided; the qualifications section separately lists at least one year of related work experience as required. A high school diploma or GED is required. Basic Life Support certification is required within six months of employment. Geisinger 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of related work experience is listed as required in the qualifications section; the posting also states that no experience is needed and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Ability to meet the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, communication, and a proactive, engaged approach.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
Clinical skills and patient safety skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a specialty training program.
Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program may qualify applicants for consideration for a Student Nurse Associate role, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, and meals; assist with patient hygiene and changing linens.
Collect vital signs and daily weights; turn and reposition patients.
Perform point-of-care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
Perform assigned enhanced patient-care duties under the direction of licensed nursing staff, which may include dressing care, suctioning, Foley catheter and peripheral IV removal, nasogastric tube removal, and nasal swabs.
May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Obtain, handle, and transport specimens in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures, including timely delivery to the laboratory.
Document patient information in appropriate sections of the medical record; identify, observe, and document patient physical needs and report changes in condition promptly to licensed personnel.
Provide or assist with ongoing patient care and continuity of care, including one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned.
Perform assigned hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant and pediatric formulas.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets; assist with equipment and supply troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective measures.
Perform clerical duties associated with admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; support patient throughput activities.
Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm ordered tests, schedule tests, fax consults, coordinate patient transportation to tests, and communicate relevant electronic information.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient-needs items, and nursing supplies; coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and coordinate maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit as needed; transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Make discharge follow-up phone calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments.
Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness activities as needed.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.

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 benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices and 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 with an accrual plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with the opportunity to earn 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 childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.
Shared governance structure for nursing support staff.
On-the-job training and education, professional growth and advancement opportunities, and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and employee referral incentive program.
Staff safety and security measures, including a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards/K9 program.