Patient Care Technician - PCT - GCMC Float Pool

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Float Pool to provide enhanced patient care across multiple clinical units. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on a day shift schedule (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM), typically working three 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. As a float pool position, you will receive an additional $2 per hour float premium.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a hospital clinical environment at GCMC, supporting patients across various age groups and clinical areas. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses and as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of licensed nurses, including advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley catheters, and peripheral IV care
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines
• Perform daily hands-on aspects of storage, preparation, and delivery of breast milk, infant, and pediatric formulas
• Document in appropriate sections to create complete and accurate medical records
• Identify, observe, and document physical patient needs according to established standards and report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician orders
• Provide or assist patients with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures
• Accurately process specimens and provide timely transport to the laboratory
• Perform point-of-care patient testing and point-of-care instrument maintenance and quality control
• Assist in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitate patient throughput activities
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit, including scheduling tests and faxing consults
• Assist in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and individual nursing supplies
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets
• Operate, problem-solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, and phones
• Transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet clinic or unit needs
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed
• Conduct discharge follow-up phone calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointment teams
• Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance
• Ability to meet full-time scheduling requirements
• Responsive and dependable with excellent teamwork and communication skills

Schedule and Shift Details

• Full-time position: 36 hours per week
• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Float pool premium: Additional $2 per hour

Compensation and Bonuses

• Minimum hiring rate: $18.94 per hour
• Increased rates available for experienced individuals
• Up to $3 per hour shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan with quick accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance

Additional Information

Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate (SNA) role based on skills, qualifications, and experience.