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

Geisinger•Danville, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is offering a Patient Care Technician position with a $1500 sign-on bonus, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 (with increased rates for experienced individuals), and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. Additionally, up to $40,000 in financial support is available to become a nurse. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, committed to delivering high-quality patient care, and demonstrates strong reliability, punctuality, and attendance. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential for fostering collaboration within the care team, and a proactive and engaged presence is key to ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Geisinger is piloting the ACE Nursing Model of Care on its Advanced Acute Care Units, which utilizes more Patient Care Technician staff to perform duties not requiring a nursing license. This model offers PCTs opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care delivery. The Patient Care Technician performs a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining the patient care and unit environment according to policies and procedures. This includes providing enhanced patient care such as advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheters and peripheral IVs, performing venipunctures and skin punctures for blood specimens, and handling breast milk, infant, and pediatric formulas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Proactive and engaged presence

Nice To Haves

Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Being the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
Collecting vital signs & daily weights
Conducting Point of Care testing
Turning & repositioning patients
Performing 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
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area
Provide 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
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
Include 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 facilitates 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 consult, 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.)
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 / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team
Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed

Benefits

$1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates
$18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse
Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
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
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus