Patient Care Technician Per Diem - Emergency Department
Direct Jobs, Jersey Shore, PA, United States
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Patient Care Technician with market‑leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
Responsibilities
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 the 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 but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
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.
Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
Provides one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
Performs point‑of‑care patient testing and point‑of‑care instrument maintenance and quality control.
Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.
Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. Includes scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
Staff have access to non‑controlled medication storage and supply areas and can transport non‑controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
Assists with transporting non‑controlled medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assists with transporting blood products to and from the blood bank as needed.
Discharge follow‑up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team.
Supports / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds – participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
Position Details
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – (Required)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year related work experience – (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Benefits of working at Geisinger
Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
Free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
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
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Patient Care Technician with market‑leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
Responsibilities
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 the 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 but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs.
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.
Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
Provides one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
Performs point‑of‑care patient testing and point‑of‑care instrument maintenance and quality control.
Assists in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.
Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. Includes scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
Staff have access to non‑controlled medication storage and supply areas and can transport non‑controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
Assists with transporting non‑controlled medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Assists with transporting blood products to and from the blood bank as needed.
Discharge follow‑up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team.
Supports / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds – participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
Position Details
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – (Required)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year related work experience – (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Benefits of working at Geisinger
Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
Free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
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
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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