Patient Care Technician (GBH Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Nights - Part Time

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on its Advanced Acute Care Units at its Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. The ACE Nursing Model of Care utilizes more Patient Care Technicians to perform duties that do not require a nursing license. This model offers Patient Care Technicians more opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care delivery. Primary duties include facilitating ADLs (hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals), collecting vital signs and daily weights, conducting Point of Care testing, turning and repositioning patients, performing equipment checks and exchanges, dressing care, removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV, nasogastric tube removal, performing nasal swabs, and checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets. Geisinger offers a minimum hiring rate of $18.94, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additionally, up to $40,000 in financial support is available to become a nurse.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
No experience needed
Comprehensive on the job training provided

Nice To Haves

Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Facilitate ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
Collect vital signs & daily weights
Conduct Point of Care testing
Turn & reposition patients
Perform equipment checks & exchanges
Perform dressing care
Perform removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV
Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.
May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
May perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.
Document in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
Provide one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
Accurately process specimens and provide timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
Perform point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
Assist in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitate patient throughput activities.
Transcribe and process orders according to unit standard.
Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
Schedule tests, fax consults, etc.
Assist in ordering supplies: Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate, problem solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
Transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
Assist with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Perform discharge follow up phone calls / coordinate virtual discharge appointment team.
Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
On the job training and education
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.