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

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the HFAM8 Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Unit at Geisinger Medical Center, providing advanced patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff. The role supports patients’ activities of daily living, maintains the patient-care and unit environment, and contributes to continuity of care, documentation, specimen handling, testing, and unit operations. No prior experience is needed; 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 regular schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred. Basic Life Support certification is required within six months. The posting notes that Geisinger may also consider applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role, depending on their qualifications and experience. Geisinger describes its ACE Nursing Model of Care as a collaborative approach that uses Patient Care Technicians to perform duties that do not require a nursing license. The model offers technicians greater autonomy, involvement in patient care, and career advancement opportunities. The role may include patient safety observation, clerical and patient-throughput duties, coordination with other departments, and participation in quality and regulatory readiness activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, communication, and a proactive, engaged approach.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Ability to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, customer relationship management, teamwork, and preceptor skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program may be considered for a Student Nurse Associate role, based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
Collect vital signs and daily weights; identify, observe, and document patient needs and report changes to licensed personnel promptly.
Perform point-of-care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients and provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned.
Perform enhanced patient care tasks under the direction of licensed nursing staff, which may include dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens when assigned and in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Obtain, preserve, process, and transport specimens in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges, and assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Document care in appropriate sections of the medical record and help maintain accurate records.
Perform assigned breast milk and infant or pediatric formula storage, preparation, and delivery tasks.
Complete clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, schedule tests, fax consults, and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
Communicate with food services to help ensure appropriate patient diets.
Assist with supply ordering and maintain unit and patient-care supplies.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and coordinate maintenance of computers, fax machines, and phones.
Transport non-controlled medications within the unit and to or from Pharmacy as needed, and transport blood products to or from 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.
Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
Maintain the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
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, 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.
On-the-job training and education.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.