Patient Care Technician Per Diem (STICU) - No CNA Cert Required
Direct Jobs, Danville, PA, United States
Job Summary
Geisinger offers a per diem Patient Care Technician position with market‑leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
Benefits
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
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
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
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
Geisinger provides a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus for staff safety and security
Responsibilities
Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
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, including 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 consults, etc.
Assists in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and 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 medications 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 Blood Bank as needed.
Position Details
STICU:
Surgical Trauma ICU
Required Orientation:
At the start of employment, a two‑week classroom orientation is required with a schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00‑am – 3:30‑pm.
No experience required. Comprehensive on‑the‑job training provided.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
None specified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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Geisinger offers a per diem Patient Care Technician position with market‑leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
Benefits
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
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
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
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
Geisinger provides a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus for staff safety and security
Responsibilities
Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
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, including 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 consults, etc.
Assists in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and 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 medications 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 Blood Bank as needed.
Position Details
STICU:
Surgical Trauma ICU
Required Orientation:
At the start of employment, a two‑week classroom orientation is required with a schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00‑am – 3:30‑pm.
No experience required. Comprehensive on‑the‑job training provided.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
None specified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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