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

Geisinger•Danville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Advanced Acute Care Orthopedics 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. No experience is needed for the position, and comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The posting also states that related work experience is required, with a minimum of one year. The Patient Care Technician supports patients across the care continuum, including assistance with activities of daily living and designated delegated care responsibilities. The position may involve enhanced patient-care tasks such as advanced dressing care, suctioning, Foley catheter and peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and equipment maintenance. The technician observes and documents patient needs, reports changes to licensed personnel, and helps with unit operations, patient transport, documentation, and coordination of care. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.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. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates. The listed minimum hiring rate is $18.94, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The posting also mentions up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum of one year of related work experience, listed as required.
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Clinical skills, patient safety, and teamwork.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, responsiveness, dependability, and effective teamwork and communication.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a specialty training program.
Experience 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, and perform point-of-care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients; perform equipment checks and exchanges; provide dressing care; and remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs as assigned.
Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs as assigned.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff, including advanced dressing care and suctioning as applicable.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to applicable guidelines, and obtain, process, maintain, and transport specimens according to orders and policy.
Document patient care and observations in the appropriate sections of the medical record; identify and report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel promptly.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established policies and procedures.
Assist with storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant and pediatric formulas when required.
Assist with troubleshooting and corrective measures for equipment and supplies, and maintain clerical equipment as needed.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; process orders, release and confirm ordered tests, and support patient throughput.
Coordinate patient transportation to tests and assist with scheduling tests, faxing consults, and communicating relevant electronic information.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient-care items, and nursing supplies; communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from 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 as needed.
Maintain the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices.

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; 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid accrual.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a 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 benefits, including 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 Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards/K9 program.