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Job Title : Patient Care Technician I - Progressive Care Unit (Part time Day / Eve shift)
Location : Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category : Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule : Days
Work Type : Part time
Department : GWV Progressive Care Unit Team
Date Posted : 07 / 11 / 2024
Job ID : R-64152
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a part time Patient Care Technician a $15.75 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!
Job Duties
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and some clerical duties, depending on the need of the unit.
The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care.
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
Work 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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger :
com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Position Details
Part time position - 24 hours / week
Hours : 7am-7 : 30pm (2-12 hour shifts / week)
Every other weekend and a holiday rotation
May float if needed
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values
OUR 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.
Last updated : 2024-07-12
Full Time
$31k-38k (estimate)
07/14/2024
07/19/2024
geisinger.org
KULPMONT, PA
7,500 - 15,000
1915
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
DANIEL SEBOCK
$5B - $10B
Geisinger is a health services organization that owns and operates medical centers, hospitals, and research centers.
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