Job SummarynnGeisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Tech 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!nnJob DutiesnnMay 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.nnProvides 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.nnMay perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.nnMay perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.nnDocuments in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.nnIdentifies, 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.nnObtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.nnProvides 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.nnProvides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.nnAccurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.nnPerforms point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.nnAssists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.nnServes as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.nnPerforms clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.nnReleases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.nnCoordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests.nnParticipates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.nnAssists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.nnCommunicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.nnOperates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.nnStaff 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.nnAssists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.nnAssists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.nnDischarge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team.nnSupport / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed.nnWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.nnBenefits of working at Geisinger:nnComprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employmentnnGrow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per yearnnThree medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)nnCompany paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disabilitynnCompetitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employmentnnPTO plan that allows you to earn more time fastnnMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentivesnnFamily-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.nnShared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staffnnOn the job training and educationnnProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementnnSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersnnCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsnnEmployee referral incentive programnnJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at or 717-242-7202.nnPosition DetailsnnEducationnnHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)nnExperiencennMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)nnCertification(s) and License(s)nnBasic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing BodynnOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.nnWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.