Patient Care Technician (NICU) - No CNA Cert Required - Day/Night Shift

About the role

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $1,500 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!

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient care and unit environment consistent with policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Document in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately process specimens and provide timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Perform point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assist in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitate patient throughput activities.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standard; release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests and participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Schedule tests, faxes consults, etc.
• Assist in ordering supplies, including stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, problem solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
• Assist with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Conduct discharge follow-up phone calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointment team.
• Support and assist staff with 5-minute drills and/or Quality Rounds; participate in regulatory readiness as needed.

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts weekly including day/night hours (7:00 am – 7:30 pm / 7:00 pm – 7:30 am) and every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Required Orientation

Two-week classroom orientation at the start of employment, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year in healthcare – Required

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months – Default Issuing Body

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 with 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 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, and 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 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 Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Strongline Alert Notification system worn by staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus