Patient Care Technician (BP2 Advanced Acute Care Medical) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring a Patient Care Technician for our BP2 unit. You will perform ADLs, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures under RN supervision on a renovated, state-of-the-art unit designed for compassionate, patient-centered care.

Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. The role includes opportunities for career advancement, shift differentials up to $3 for evenings and weekends, and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Performs ADLs including hygiene, mobility and meals.
• Collects vital signs and daily weights.
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures per CLSI guidelines.
• Assists with breast milk storage and preparation for infants.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain unit environment and patient safety.
• Assist with devices and equipment checks as needed.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Pediatric breast milk handling

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $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! We’re excited to share this opportunity on our newly renovated, state-of-the-art adult Advanced Acute Care Medical (BP2) —designed to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and clinically excellent care to a diverse adult patient population. This modern 20-bed unit features private rooms equipped with the latest technology to support both exceptional patient care and staff efficiency. You’ll be supported by a visible and engaged leadership team, including our Operations Manager, Clinical Team Coordinator, and Nurse Educator, who are committed to your growth and success.

Job Duties

The BP2 unit is within our ACE Nursing Model of Care (Achieving Collaborative Excellence) and will utilize more Patient Care Technician staff to take responsibility for and perform the duties that do not require a nursing license. 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 may include:

• Being the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals

• Collecting vital signs & daily weights

• Conducting Point of Care testing

• Turning & repositioning patients

• Performing equipment checks & exchanges

• Dressing care

• Removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV

• Nasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabs

• Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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 healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda 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:

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, which may include but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.

• 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.