PCT- Full Time- Night Shift- Emergency Department

Job Title:Patient Care Technician Float - Emergency Department Job Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support Rotation Work Type: Full time Department: GMCM & Jersey Shore Nursing Operations Division Job Summary Geisinger 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! 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 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. 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. Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures. 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. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff On the job training and education Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contactTracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at or . 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 throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard. Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies. Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets. Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc. Staff 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. Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed. Discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team. Support / Assist staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participate in regulatory readiness as needed. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred) Experience Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred) Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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.