Patient Care Technician - Days/Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit - No CN[...]

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 21,525 - 30,657; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scranton seeks a Patient Care Technician. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and a sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, performing venipunctures, and maintaining accurate medical records. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience. Full benefits starting on day one are included.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience required.
• Ability to assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Documents all patient care to create a complete medical record.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition.

Skills

Patient care

Venipunctures

Clerical duties

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Patient Care Technician – Days/Evenings – Advanced Acute Care Medical & Oncology Unit

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $1500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, a starting rate of $18.94 per hour with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additionally, we offer up to $40,000 in financial support to help you become a nurse.

Job Duties

• Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley catheter and peripheral IV.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens per CLIA guidelines.
• Performs daily, hands‑on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.
• Documents all patient care in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Observes and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, as per physician order.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated responsibilities for ongoing continuum 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 transports them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Performs point‑of‑care patient testing and instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assists in problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and 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 as per 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, scheduling tests, faxing consults, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains clerical equipment, scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Assists with transportation of non‑controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transportation of 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, participating in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

• 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) 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: 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.

Position Details

• Full‑time Days/Evenings position (36 hours per week)
• 3‑12 hour shifts (7:00 am – 7:30 pm)
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) – required.

Experience

Minimum of one year of related work experience – required.

Employer Statement

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.