Patient Care Technician (BP7 Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger•Danville, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its BP7 Advanced Acute Care Medical unit. 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 in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and practices. The technician provides enhanced patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff and supports patients within the age range served by the assigned clinical area. The position follows a regular schedule of three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. A two-week classroom orientation is required at the start of employment, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The job posting states that no experience is needed, while the listed qualifications require at least one year of related work experience. The ACE Nursing Model of Care gives Patient Care Technicians greater responsibility for duties that do not require a nursing license, with opportunities for increased autonomy, involvement in patient care, and career advancement. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a $1,500 sign-on bonus, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced candidates, 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).
At least one year of related work experience is listed as required.
Basic Life Support certification within six months.
Clinical skills, patient safety, and teamwork.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Facilitate activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
Collect vital signs and daily weights; turn and reposition patients.
Conduct point-of-care testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Perform advanced patient care duties under licensed nursing supervision, which may include dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
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.
Observe, identify, and document patients’ physical needs and report changes in condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
Document care in appropriate sections of the medical record.
Provide one-to-one patient safety observation as assigned.
Perform equipment checks and exchanges; troubleshoot equipment and supplies and take corrective measures.
Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets.
Remove nasogastric tubes and perform nasal swabs.
Assist with storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk and infant and pediatric formulas when applicable.
Perform clerical and patient-throughput duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, coordinate patient transportation to tests, and assist with scheduling and related communications.
Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit, including scheduling tests and faxing consults.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies; coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance when needed.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed, and 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.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Comply with organization policies and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
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 benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax 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 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 free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with 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 opportunities for growth and advancement.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
Employee referral incentive program.
Safety and security measures including a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards and K9 program.