Patient Care Technician (GP4 Advanced Acute Care Palliative) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the GP4 Advanced Acute Care Palliative/Medical unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The role provides advanced patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed nurse, while maintaining the patient care and unit environment in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The unit is a renovated, 20-bed adult Advanced Acute Care unit with private rooms and modern technology. The position is part of Geisinger’s ACE Nursing Model of Care, which gives Patient Care Technicians greater responsibility for duties that do not require a nursing license, with opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and increased involvement in patient care. The role includes direct patient care and activities of daily living, clinical tasks such as vital-sign collection and point-of-care testing, specimen handling, documentation, equipment support, and unit coordination. The technician observes and documents patient needs and promptly reports changes to licensed personnel. No prior experience is needed; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. A two-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The regular schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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, maintain point-of-care instruments, and conduct quality control.
Perform enhanced patient care tasks as directed by a licensed nurse, which may include dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs as assigned.
May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
Obtain, process, preserve, and transport specimens to the laboratory according to orders, policies, and procedures.
Observe and document patients’ physical needs and report changes in condition to licensed personnel promptly.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and assist with the ongoing continuum of care.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges, troubleshoot equipment and supplies, and take corrective measures; check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Document in appropriate sections of the medical record to ensure it is complete and accurate.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput and transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, coordinate patient transportation to tests, and participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information for the nursing unit.
Schedule tests, fax consults, and coordinate discharge follow-up phone calls or virtual discharge appointments.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor-stock, patient-needs, and nursing supplies; communicate with food services regarding patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
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.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
Perform daily hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk, infant formula, and pediatric formula when applicable.
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.
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning 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.
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 described as allowing 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, and military leave pay.
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 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 referral incentive program.
Shared governance structure for nursing support staff.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement opportunities.