Geisinger
Patient Care Technician (Advanced Acute Care Medical Transplant) - No CNA Cert R
Geisinger, Danville, Pennsylvania, United States, 17821
Patient Care Technician
Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $18.94 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
Geisinger is excited to be piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville campus. 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 include: Primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals Vital signs Point of Care testing Turning & repositioning Daily weights Equipment checks & exchanges Additional training provided on advanced patient care skills including: Advanced dressing care Suctioning Removal of Foley Catheter Peripheral IV Venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens Benefits of working at Geisinger
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices Pre-tax savings plans Company-paid life insurance 401(k) plan Generous paid time off Tuition reimbursement Wellness program Family-friendly support Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits Shared governance structure On the job training and education Professional opportunities Support and mentorship Community involvement Employee referral incentive program Safety and security measures Job Description
May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens 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 Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living Provides one to one patient safety watch Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen Performs point of care patient testing Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures Serves as a preceptor and mentor Performs clerical duties Coordinates transportation of patients Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information Assists in ordering supplies Communicates with food services Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage Assists with transporting non-controlled medications Assists with transporting blood products Discharge follow up phone calls Support/Assist staff with drills and quality rounds 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. Position Details: Unit: Advanced Acute Care Transplant Schedule: Night Shift (36-hours a week, 7pm-7:30am), including every other weekend and holiday. No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Mathematics, Teamwork 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, 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.
Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $18.94 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
Geisinger is excited to be piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville campus. 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 include: Primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals Vital signs Point of Care testing Turning & repositioning Daily weights Equipment checks & exchanges Additional training provided on advanced patient care skills including: Advanced dressing care Suctioning Removal of Foley Catheter Peripheral IV Venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens Benefits of working at Geisinger
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices Pre-tax savings plans Company-paid life insurance 401(k) plan Generous paid time off Tuition reimbursement Wellness program Family-friendly support Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits Shared governance structure On the job training and education Professional opportunities Support and mentorship Community involvement Employee referral incentive program Safety and security measures Job Description
May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens 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 Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living Provides one to one patient safety watch Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen Performs point of care patient testing Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures Serves as a preceptor and mentor Performs clerical duties Coordinates transportation of patients Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information Assists in ordering supplies Communicates with food services Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage Assists with transporting non-controlled medications Assists with transporting blood products Discharge follow up phone calls Support/Assist staff with drills and quality rounds 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. Position Details: Unit: Advanced Acute Care Transplant Schedule: Night Shift (36-hours a week, 7pm-7:30am), including every other weekend and holiday. No experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Mathematics, Teamwork 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, 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.