? High Salary! Patient Care Technician – Full Time Overnights – Orthopedics Unit Position Available In Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Title:

Patient Care Technician

• Full Time Overnights

•

Orthopedics Unit Location:

Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category:

Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule:

Nights Work Type:

Full time

Department:

GCMC Progressive Care Unit& Orthopedics Team Date Posted:

02/19/2025

Job ID:

R-71820 JobSummary Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a$1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $18.94 minimum hiringrate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Alsooffering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! JobDuties May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care dutiesunder the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains thepatient care and unit environment consistent with the policies,procedures, and practices. Meets the qualifications to provide carefor patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinicalarea.

• Provides enhanced patient care under the direction of thelicensed nurse, which may include but is not limited to advanceddressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheralIV.
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain bloodspecimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Instituteguidelines.
• May perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage,preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatricformulas.
• Documents in the appropriate sections to create acomplete and accurate medical record.
• Identifies, observes, anddocuments the physical needs of the patient according toestablished standards. Reports any changes in patient condition tolicensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains theintegrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure,according to physician order.
• Provides for or assists patientswith activities of daily living and fulfills designated anddelegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includespatient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provides one to one patientsafety watch as assigned following established policies andprocedures.
• Accurately processes specimens and provides timelytransport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Performs point ofcare patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance andquality control.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting andtaking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment andsupplies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff andstudents in a positive manner.
• Performs clerical duties foradmissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according tostandards and facilitates patient throughput activities.

Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.

• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate’s transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic informationas pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consult,etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well asfloor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patientdiets.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measuresfor clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance ofcomputers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Staff have access tonon-controlled medications storage and supply areas and cantransport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needsof the clinic or unit.
• Assists with transporting non-controlledmedications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank asneeded.
• Discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtualdischarge appointment team.
• Support / Assist staff with 5 minDrills and/or Quality Rounds
• participate in regulatory readinessas needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations andcomplying with all organization policies and procedures. Thespecific statements in this profile are not intended to beall-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessaryto successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skillsoutlined in any department-specific orientation will be consideredessential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at

Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dentaland vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices,including an expanded network for out-of-area employees anddependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependentcare flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account(HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, andlong-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automaticGeisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan thatallows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuitionreimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness programto improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertilityassistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a freeCare.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 healthvisits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospitalindemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life andpet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowersour nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support andmentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values andprioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in aStrongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robustcamera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locationsand security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the GeisingerFamily! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities,please contact Nikki Kaleta, nkaleta@geisinger.edu Position Details

• Full Time, Overnights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
• 3•12 hourshifts 7pm-7:30am•Every other weekend and holiday rotationrequired Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED•(Required) Experience Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification•Default Issuing Body Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, ourstudents, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

Westrive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive forexcellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge with the best andbrightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for ourpatients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY:

Weprovide a safe environment for our patients and members and theGeisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time andpart time positions from day one, including vision, dental anddomestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from seniormanagement on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce withunique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Ourpatients, members and community come from a wide variety ofbackgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better healtheasier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equalopportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or status as a protected veteran.