Patient Care Technician: Sign-On Bonus & Nurse Path

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per

Wellness program

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support clinical teams in a busy hospital setting. A $1500 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates, with a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 per hour and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting with advanced patient care under RN supervision, drawing specimens, handling records, and coordinating test scheduling and transport.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 6 months preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures per CLSI guidelines.
• Document in medical records and coordinate patient tests.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests and follow up on results.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support clinical teams in a busy hospital setting. A $1500 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates, with a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 per hour and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting with advanced patient care under RN supervision, drawing specimens, handling records, and coordinating test scheduling and transport.