Emergency Room Technician - Evenings​/Nights

Overview

Geisinger is proud to offer an Emergency Room Technician I with a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a $15.76 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

• Performs basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment in alignment with policies and procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
• Triages patient care by identifying, observing, and documenting the physical needs of the patient and families.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists patient care staff by performing wound care, splinting, and EKGs.
• Provides patient care related to rehabilitation to support the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Provides unit desk clerk functions when needed.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, as ordered by physicians.
• Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
• Blood glucose monitoring.
• Urine and stool testing and specimen collection as required.
• Assists with transporting patients to and from the department for tests and transports medications and blood products as needed.
• Assists patients with daily activities including undressing, dressing, lifting and positioning to complete procedures.
• Transports non-controlled medications and maintains access to medication storage as necessary to meet unit needs.
• Coordinates relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role is accountable for complying with all job-specific obligations and organization policies and procedures. The statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive; additional competencies and skills may be required.

• 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 and a health savings account with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and  membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with resources for childcare, eldercare, legal guidance, mental health visits, and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance

• Full Time, Evening/Nights Position (36 Hours/Weekly)
• 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required
• Certification(s) and License(s):
  Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months

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 to better prepare 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. We encourage collaboration and diversity; we are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.