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Job Title : Patient Care Technician I - Advanced Acute Care Medical Telemetry Unit (Full time Eve / Night shift)
Location : Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category : Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule : Nights
Work Type : Full time
Department : GWV Medical-Surgical Nursing Division
Date Posted : 07 / 24 / 2024
Job ID : R-64974
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician I a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.75 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!
Job Duties
Benefits of working at Geisinger :
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.
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 health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
On the job training and education
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards / K9 program on campus.
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.
Position Details
Full time position - 36 hours / week
Hours : 7pm-7 : 30am (3-12 hour shifts / week)
Every other weekend and a holiday rotation
May float if needed
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
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 : 2024-08-02
Full Time
$29k-36k (estimate)
08/04/2024
08/13/2024
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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