Patient Care Technician (BP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the BP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant 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. The technician provides care appropriate to the age range of patients on the assigned clinical area. No experience is needed; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The ACE Nursing Model of Care gives Patient Care Technicians greater responsibility for duties that do not require a nursing license, along with opportunities for autonomy, involvement in patient care, and career advancement. The position also includes documentation, specimen handling and testing, patient safety observation, unit clerical and coordination duties, equipment and supply support, and assistance with patient throughput and discharge follow-up. The regular schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. At the start of employment, a consecutive two-week classroom orientation is required, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting notes 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).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Clinical skills, patient safety, and teamwork skills.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements; reliability, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, and communication are emphasized.
Must meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a specialty training program.
At least one year of related work experience.
Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program may be considered 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; conduct point-of-care testing and maintain point-of-care instruments and quality control.
Turn and reposition patients and provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned.
Perform advanced patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff, which may include dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters, peripheral IVs, and nasogastric tubes; perform nasal swabs.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens when required, and obtain, handle, process, and transport specimens according to orders and established standards.
Document care and observations in the appropriate sections of the medical record; report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel promptly.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges, assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; transcribe and process orders, release and confirm ordered tests, and support patient throughput.
Coordinate patient transportation to tests, schedule tests, fax consults, and participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information for the nursing unit.
Assist with ordering supplies and communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit, and 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.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
Perform clerical equipment troubleshooting and coordinate maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
When applicable, perform hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant and pediatric formulas.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 with an accrual plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
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, military leave pay, and a Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
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, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.