Patient Care Technician; Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit - No CNA Cert - Day Shift

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Patient Care Technician a $1500 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. The organization also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long‑term full‑time scheduling requirements of the role.

Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Geisinger is excited to pilot a new model of care on our Advanced Acute Care Units at the Danville, Bloomsburg, and Shamokin campuses. The model utilizes more Patient Care Technician staff to take responsibility for and perform the duties that do not require a nursing license. This enables technicians more opportunity for career advancement, autonomy in their role, and greater involvement in patient care.

• Being the primary facilitator of ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
• Collecting vital signs and daily weights
• Conducting point‑of‑care testing
• Turning and repositioning patients
• Performing equipment checks and exchanges
• Dressing care
• Removal of Foley catheter and peripheral IV
• Nasogastric tube removal and performing nasal swabs
• Checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets

• Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan including 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  membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care; 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 of staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus

May perform a wide variety of advanced patient care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while maintaining 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…