Patient Care Technician (GP3 Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Location:Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)Shift:Nights (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Worker Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob Summary:Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $1500 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!Job Duties:Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role.Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.ACE Nursing Model of Care: Achieving Collaborative ExcellenceGeisinger is excited to be piloting a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at our Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. The ACE Nursing Model of Care utilizes more Patient Care Technician staff to take responsibility for and perform the duties that do not require a nursing license.This new model of care will allow Patient Care Technicians more opportunity for career advancement, autonomy in their role, and greater involvement in the delivery of patient care.  Primary duties may include:Being the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, mealsCollecting vital signs & daily weightsConducting Point of Care testingTurning & repositioning patientsPerforming equipment checks & exchangesDressing care Removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IVNasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabsChecking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets​Benefits of working at Geisinger:Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree 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 contributionCompany-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, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staffOn the job training and educationProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource Groups             Employee referral incentive programGeisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. ​Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!Job Description: May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include but is not limited to advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.May perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking 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 t