Patient Care Technician: Sign-On & Nursing Pathway

GMC Geisinger Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Advanced Acute Care Orthopedics unit. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 per hour with increased rates for experienced staff, and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability and patient safety is required. On-the-job training available, with potential career advancement in the ACE Nursing Model of Care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program is preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• ADLs assistance: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals.
• Take vital signs and daily weights.
• Perform Point of Care testing.
• Turn and reposition patients.
• Check equipment and perform exchanges.
• Dressing care and catheter removal where applicable.
• Support nursing staff with safety and documentation.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Advanced Acute Care Orthopedics unit. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 per hour with increased rates for experienced staff, and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability and patient safety is required. On-the-job training available, with potential career advancement in the ACE Nursing Model of Care.