Patient Care Technician (GP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical) - No CNA Cert Required
Direct Jobs, Danville, PA, United States
Overview
Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician position with a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, minimum hiring rate $18.94 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. There is also up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Join Geisinger Family! For more information about this opportunity, please contact Allison Honabach at honabach1@geisinger.edu.
ACE Nursing Model of Care: Achieving Collaborative Excellence
Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. The ACE Nursing Model of Care utilizes more Patient Care Technician staff to perform duties that do not require a nursing license, enabling more opportunities for career advancement and greater involvement in patient care.
Primary duties may include:
Being the 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 nasal swabs
Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
Job Description:
May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient care environment consistent with policies and procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range for their assigned clinical area.
Responsibilities
Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV
May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to CLSI guidelines
May assist with storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas
Document in the medical record; observe and document patient needs and report changes to licensed personnel promptly
Obtain and maintain specimen integrity per policy and procedure; coordinate transport to the laboratory
Assist with activities of daily living and ongoing continuum of care; assist with hygiene and linen changes
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned
Assist with ordering supplies and basic clerical tasks related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths
Coordinate transportation of patients for tests and coordinate electronic information relevant to the unit
Assist with transporting medications to and from Pharmacy and Blood Bank as needed
Support discharge processes and participate in regulatory readiness as needed
Schedule and Location
GP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit
Schedule: Three 12-hour rotation shifts (7:00am–7:30pm and 11:00am–11:30pm), including every other weekend and holiday. Orientation: two-week classroom orientation at start of employment (7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday).
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
Experience: Minimum of 1 year related work experience – Required
Certification(s) and License(s): As applicable
Benefits
Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices with expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care FSA and HSA
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO accrual
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Wellness program and health incentives
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with various referrals and support tools
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Shared governance structure that empowers nursing support staff
On-the-job training and education; professional growth opportunities
Mentorship from nursing leadership; community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Notes
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment and compliant with organizational policies. This description outlines typical elements necessary to perform the job; additional competencies may be required by department orientation.
Equal Opportunity
Geisinger is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician position with a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, minimum hiring rate $18.94 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. There is also up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Join Geisinger Family! For more information about this opportunity, please contact Allison Honabach at honabach1@geisinger.edu.
ACE Nursing Model of Care: Achieving Collaborative Excellence
Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. The ACE Nursing Model of Care utilizes more Patient Care Technician staff to perform duties that do not require a nursing license, enabling more opportunities for career advancement and greater involvement in patient care.
Primary duties may include:
Being the 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 nasal swabs
Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
Job Description:
May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient care environment consistent with policies and procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range for their assigned clinical area.
Responsibilities
Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV
May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to CLSI guidelines
May assist with storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas
Document in the medical record; observe and document patient needs and report changes to licensed personnel promptly
Obtain and maintain specimen integrity per policy and procedure; coordinate transport to the laboratory
Assist with activities of daily living and ongoing continuum of care; assist with hygiene and linen changes
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned
Assist with ordering supplies and basic clerical tasks related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths
Coordinate transportation of patients for tests and coordinate electronic information relevant to the unit
Assist with transporting medications to and from Pharmacy and Blood Bank as needed
Support discharge processes and participate in regulatory readiness as needed
Schedule and Location
GP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit
Schedule: Three 12-hour rotation shifts (7:00am–7:30pm and 11:00am–11:30pm), including every other weekend and holiday. Orientation: two-week classroom orientation at start of employment (7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday).
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
Experience: Minimum of 1 year related work experience – Required
Certification(s) and License(s): As applicable
Benefits
Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices with expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care FSA and HSA
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO accrual
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Wellness program and health incentives
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with various referrals and support tools
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Shared governance structure that empowers nursing support staff
On-the-job training and education; professional growth opportunities
Mentorship from nursing leadership; community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Notes
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment and compliant with organizational policies. This description outlines typical elements necessary to perform the job; additional competencies may be required by department orientation.
Equal Opportunity
Geisinger is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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