Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Per Diem

Geisinger•Danville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is excited to be piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville campus. The ACE Nursing Model of Care will utilize more Patient Care Technician staff to take responsibility for and perform the duties that do not require a nursing license. This new model of care will allow Patient Care Technicians more opportunity for career advancement, autonomy in their role, and greater involvement in the delivery of patient care. The Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care) 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. This role requires meeting qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age ranges and performing enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The position also includes documentation, specimen handling, patient assistance with daily living activities, patient safety watch, and clerical duties. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience is required for this per diem position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)
Clinical Skills
Patient Safety
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

No CNA Cert Required
No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.

Responsibilities

Primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
Vital signs
Point of Care testing
Turning & repositioning
Daily weights
Equipment checks & exchanges
Dressing care
Removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV
Nasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabs
Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
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
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area
Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV
May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines
May perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas
Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record
Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards
Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner
Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order
Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care
Includes patient hygiene and changing linens
Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures
Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory
Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control
Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner
Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities
Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard
Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments
Coordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests
Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit
Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.
Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies
Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets
Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment
Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit
Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed
Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed
Discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team
Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed

Benefits

Per diem Patient Care Technician market leading pay rates
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN
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.