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

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•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 provides a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and helps maintain the patient care and unit environment according to organizational policies, procedures, and practices. The technician provides care appropriate to the age range of patients on the assigned clinical area and documents patient needs, observations, and care in the medical record. No experience is needed, and 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 position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holidays. The role requires reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, communication, and the ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements. Geisinger may also consider qualified applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role. The position offers 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. The posting also describes benefits, training, education, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of employment.
Ability to meet the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
No prior experience is needed; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.

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 qualify applicants for consideration for a Student Nurse Associate role.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including enhanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
Facilitate activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
Collect vital signs and daily weights; turn and reposition patients.
Perform point-of-care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control; conduct equipment checks and exchanges.
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens when assigned, following applicable guidelines.
Obtain, preserve, process, and transport specimens according to orders, policies, and procedures.
Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs and care accurately; promptly report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established procedures.
Perform assigned breast milk and infant or pediatric formula storage, preparation, and delivery tasks.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput.
Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm ordered tests, coordinate transportation to tests, and schedule tests or fax consults as needed.
Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies; communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit as needed; transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Make discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments.
Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
Assist with equipment and supply care, problem-solving, and corrective measures.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
Maintain the patient care and unit environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one, including for domestic partners.
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 an 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 the ability 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 discounted backup care through a free Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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, and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and an employee referral incentive program.
Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.