Patient Care Technician - Days/evenings - Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit - No Cna Required

Geisinger

Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States
Base: $18.94 minimum hiring rate; bonus/equity: $1...
Advanced patient care duties
Patient safety watch
Specimen processing and transport
The Patient Care Technician will perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV

Job Summary

  • The Patient Care Technician will perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.
  • Geisinger is offering a $1500 sign-on bonus, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials.
  • Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision starting on day one, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.

Matching Summary

The Patient Care Technician will perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, and removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.

Salary

Base: $18.94 minimum hiring rate; Bonus/Equity: $1500 sign on bonus, up to $3 shift differentials; Benefits: Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one, 401(k) plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced patient care duties
  • Patient safety watch
  • Specimen processing and transport
  • Point of care testing
  • Clerical duties for patient throughput

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Proactive and engaged presence
  • Preceptor and mentor for new staff

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience
  • Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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