Patient Care Technician (GP4 Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Day Shift

Geisinger is proud to offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additionally, we provide up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

About the Role

Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville campus: the ACE Nursing Model of Care. This model utilizes Patient Care Technicians to perform duties that do not require a nursing license, allowing licensed nurses to focus on advanced skills aligned with their training. This role offers more opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Primary facilitator of activities of daily living (ADLs): hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
• Vital signs and point-of-care testing
• Turning and repositioning patients
• Daily weights and equipment checks/exchanges
• Dressing care
• Removal of Foley catheters and peripheral IVs
• Nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs
• Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
• Perform advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, and venipunctures for blood specimens
• Handle daily aspects of breast milk, infant, and pediatric formula storage, preparation, and delivery
• Document in the medical record and report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient hygiene
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned
• Process and transport specimens accurately and timely
• Perform point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance
• Assist in problem-solving and equipment maintenance
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths
• Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm tests, and coordinate patient transportation
• Schedule tests, order supplies, and communicate with food services for patient diets
• Operate and maintain clerical equipment
• Transport non-controlled medications and blood products
• Conduct discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments
• Support staff with 5-minute drills and quality rounds

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program – Preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience – Preferred
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months of employment

Benefits

• 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: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure empowering nursing support staff
• On-the-job training and education with professional growth opportunities
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Safety and security investments including a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors, and security guards/K9 program

Pay

$18.94 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals. Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Schedule

• Three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), including every other weekend and holiday
• Required two-week classroom orientation at the start of employment: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM