Patient Care Technician – Days/Evenings - Geisinger South Wilkes Barre New Advan
Geisinger, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States
Job Summary
Geisinger proudly offers a Patient Care Technician a $1,500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, an $18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts. The organization also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Responsibilities
Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include 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 or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuity 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 pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, 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—including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
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.
Discharge follow‑up phone calls / coordinates virtual discharge appointment team.
Supports / assists staff with 5‑minute drills and/or quality rounds—participates in regulatory readiness as needed.
Benefits
Full benefits (medical, 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 health‑care and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health‑savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
Family‑friendly support—including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for child‑care, elder‑care, & pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical‑illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet insurance.
Position Details
Full‑time, days/evenings position (36 hours per week).
3–12 hour shifts, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; graduation from a specialty training program preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year related work experience preferred.
Certification and License:
Basic Life Support certification within 6 months (default issuing body).
Location
Geisinger South Wilkes Barre — a small community hospital focused on high reliability with exceptional care, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment. The facility is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest distinction for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Geisinger is 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 status as a protected veteran.
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Geisinger proudly offers a Patient Care Technician a $1,500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, an $18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts. The organization also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Responsibilities
Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include 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 or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuity 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 pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, 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—including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
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.
Discharge follow‑up phone calls / coordinates virtual discharge appointment team.
Supports / assists staff with 5‑minute drills and/or quality rounds—participates in regulatory readiness as needed.
Benefits
Full benefits (medical, 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 health‑care and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health‑savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
Family‑friendly support—including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for child‑care, elder‑care, & pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical‑illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet insurance.
Position Details
Full‑time, days/evenings position (36 hours per week).
3–12 hour shifts, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; graduation from a specialty training program preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year related work experience preferred.
Certification and License:
Basic Life Support certification within 6 months (default issuing body).
Location
Geisinger South Wilkes Barre — a small community hospital focused on high reliability with exceptional care, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment. The facility is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest distinction for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Geisinger is 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 status as a protected veteran.
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