Patient Care Technician I - No CNA Cert Required - Full Time Night Shift
Company: Geisinger
Location: Hegins
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Patient Care Technician I - No CNA Cert Required -
Full Time Night Shift Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job
Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Rotation Work Type: Full time Department: GMC Nursing
Division Date Posted: 02/22/2024 Job ID: R-49569 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 ACE
Nursing Model of Care: Achieving Collaborative Excellence Geisinger
is excited to be piloting a new model of care on two medical
surgical units at our Danville campus this year. The ACE Nursing
Model of Care will utilize more Patient Care Technician staff to
take responsibility for and perform the duties that do not require
a nursing license, freeing the licensed nurse to perform the
advanced skills that align with nursing education and training.
This new model of care will allow Patient Care Technicians more
opportunity for career advancement, autonomy in their role, and
greater involvement in the delivery of patient care. Primary duties
would include: Primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting,
mobility, meals Vital signs Point of Care testing Turning &
repositioning Daily weights Equipment checks & exchanges Join the
Geisinger Family Apply now To learn more about this new
opportunity, please contact Maggie Lucas ( mlucas5geisinger.edu ).
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. Job
Description: Responsible and accountable for performing a wide
range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities,
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,
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 ant 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, trouble shooting 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.
Coordinate's 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 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. To include 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. 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. Position Details Schedule: 7p-7a,
with every other weekend and holiday requirements. This position is
a Nursing Assistant type role with additional clerical duties. 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)
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.
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