Patient Care Technician; Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit - No CNA Cert - Night Shift

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

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Geisinger offers a sign‑on bonus of $1,500 for eligible candidates, a minimum hourly rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced candidates, and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on its Advanced Acute Care Units at Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. The ACE Nursing Model uses more Patient Care Technicians to handle duties that do not require a nursing license, freeing licensed nurses for advanced tasks. This model provides Technicians greater opportunity for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care delivery.

• Primary facilitator of 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 and performing nasal swabs
• Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets

• Full benefits (health, 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 HSA and FSA and employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental and military leave pay, and a free  membership with discounted backup care
• EAP referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure empowering nursing support staff
• On‑the‑job training and education
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Strongline Alert Notification, camera surveillance, metal detectors, and K9 security on campus

May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient care and unit environment consistent with policies, procedures, and practices. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

• Provides 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 CLSI guidelines.
• May perform daily, hands‑on aspects of the storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk, infant, and pediatric formulas.
• Documents in appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Identifies, observes, and documents physical needs of the patient per standards; reports any changes to licensed personnel timely.
• Obtains and maintains specimen integrity per policy, physician orders.
• Assists patients with ADLs and fulfills delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care, including hygiene and changing linens.
• Provides one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies.
• Accurately processes specimens and transports them to the laboratory.
• Performs point‑of‑care patient testing and instrument maintenance/quality control.
• Assists in problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Performs clerical…