Patient Care Technician (Central Region Float Pool) - No CNA Cert Required - Day/Night Rotation

Geisinger•Danville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Central Region Float Pool, serving Advanced Acute Care Units in Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin. The technician performs a 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 and procedures. The role supports patients in the age ranges served by the assigned clinical area and includes enhanced care activities that do not require a nursing license. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Day and night shifts rotate, typically with two weeks of day shifts followed by two weeks of night shifts. Day shifts run 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shifts run 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. A required two-week classroom orientation takes place Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced candidates, up to an additional $4 per hour in float premium, and shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Geisinger also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Geisinger is piloting its ACE (Achieving Collaborative Excellence) Nursing Model of Care on Advanced Acute Care Units at Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin. The model gives Patient Care Technicians expanded responsibility for duties that do not require a nursing license, with opportunities for greater autonomy, involvement in patient care, and career advancement. Candidates should be dependable, punctual, reliable, engaged, and effective communicators and team members, and must meet the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire.
Clinical skills, patient safety, and teamwork skills.
Ability to meet the required orientation schedule and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, responsiveness, and effective communication and teamwork.
Ability to work a 36-hour weekly schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, and to float among the Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin Advanced Acute Care Units.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens; support ongoing continuity of care.
Collect vital signs and daily weights; observe, identify, and document patients’ physical needs and report changes in condition promptly to licensed personnel.
Perform enhanced care tasks as directed, including dressing care and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
Turn and reposition patients and provide one-to-one patient safety watches when assigned, following established procedures.
Conduct point-of-care testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Obtain, process, preserve, and transport specimens according to orders, policies, and procedures.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges; assist with troubleshooting and corrective measures for patient-care equipment and supplies.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets; perform nasal swabs and nasogastric tube removal as assigned.
Document care and other information in the appropriate sections of the medical record accurately and completely.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; support patient throughput and transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, coordinate patient transportation to tests, schedule tests, fax consults, and communicate relevant electronic information.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor-stock, patient-care, and nursing supplies, and communicate with food services about appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and similar equipment.
Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications between the Pharmacy and 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 activities as needed.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Minimum hiring rate of $18.94, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
Up to an additional $4 float premium on all hours worked.
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 coverage starting on day one, with three medical plan choices and 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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off accrual plan.
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 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.
Shared governance for nursing support staff.
On-the-job training and education, professional growth and advancement opportunities, and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Workplace safety and security measures, including a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus.