Patient Care Technician I - Full Time Overnights - Advanced Acute Care Trauma Unit at Geisinger

Job Title: Patient Care Technician I - Full Time Overnights - Advanced Acute Care Trauma Unit
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: GWV Medical-Surgical Nursing Division
Date Posted: 06/18/2024
Job ID: R-63735

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician I a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.75 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.

• Provides patient care as directed by the registered nurse in meeting the multidisciplinary plan of care established for each patient.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician order.
• Performs EKGs as assigned, following accepted practices, policies, procedures, and physician order.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.
• Assists with transporting blood and blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available on the unit.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policy and procedures.
• Completes clerical responsibilities for task completion based on ability and training.
• 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 and unit.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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 healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• 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 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
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• 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 values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nikki Kaleta, nkaleta@geisinger.edu

Position Details

• This position is a Nursing Assistant type role with additional clerical duties. No experience required.

• Comprehensive on the job training provided.

• Full Time, Overnights Position (36 Hours/weekly)

• 3 - 12 hour shifts weekly 7pm - 7:30am

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.