Emergency Department Technician II Per Diem

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem ED Tech market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. The Emergency Department Technician II performs basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures and practices. This role meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area and promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care. The position involves triaging patient care by identifying, observing and documenting the physical needs of the patient and families, and reporting changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care under supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains 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.
• 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 Registered Nurse.
• Assists patient care staff by performing the following procedures: Phlebotomy, wound care and splinting, EKG’s.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Provides patient care that may relate to rehabilitation to carry out 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, according to physician order.
• Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
• Blood glucose monitoring.
• Assist with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.
• Will transport medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit along with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank.
• Provides: safety and suicide monitoring.
• Assists patients with daily activities including undressing and dressing as well as lifting and positioning them to complete certain procedures.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
• Coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED