Patient Care Technician; BPAdvanced Acute Care - No CNA Cert - Day Shift

Overview

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

• Be the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
• Collect vital signs and daily weights
• Conduct point of care testing
• Turn and reposition patients
• Perform equipment checks and exchanges
• Dressing care
• Removal of Foley catheter and peripheral IV
• Nasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabs
• Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including documentation to create complete medical records
• Identify, observe, and document patient needs; report changes to licensed personnel in a timely manner
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity per policy and procedure, per physician order
• Assist with activities of daily living and ongoing continuum of care; includes patient hygiene and changing linens
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned
• Transport specimens to the laboratory as required
• Perform point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance and quality control
• Assist in problem solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput; transcribe and process orders
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments
• Coordinate patient transportation to multiple tests
• Obtain and communicate electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit; schedule tests and faxes as needed
• Assist in ordering supplies and managing stationery and floor stock
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment; schedule maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Access non-controlled medications storage and transport as needed; assist with transporting medications and blood products as required
• Discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointment teams
• Support and assist staff with drills and quality rounds; participate in regulatory readiness as needed

To learn more about this new opportunity, please contact Allison Honabach (honabach1).

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and  membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with various referrals and resources
• Voluntary benefits and additional coverages
• Shared governance structure empowering nursing support staff
• On-the-job training and education; opportunities for growth and advancement
• Mentorship from nursing leaders and involvement with Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Safety and security measures including Strongline Alert, camera surveillance, and on-campus security

BP7 Advanced Acute Care Medical

Schedule: Three 12-hour Day shifts (7:00am – 7:30pm) including every other weekend and holiday

Required Orientation: Two-week classroom orientation at start of employment (Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm)

No experience needed. Comprehensive on-the-job training provided.

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

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Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS, EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, INNOVATION, SAFETY — values that guide our work. We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We encourage collaboration, diversity, and equity in our workforce. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.