Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Dept

Penn State Health•Lancaster, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician maintains awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, communicates with nursing staff about assigned patients, and prioritizes patient care with other team members. The technician assists the care team in meeting patient and family goals and provides direct and indirect patient care. The role includes training in basic first aid, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and splinting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Pennsylvania EMT certification.
AHA BLS certification required before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements.
Provide ongoing communication with nursing staff regarding assigned patients.
Prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members.
Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals.
Provide direct and indirect patient care.
Perform basic first aid, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and splinting after training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts.
Generous paid time off and personal time.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement benefits.
Extended Illness Bank.
Life insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Competitive pay.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition program.
Learning and Organizational Development resources.
Employee concierge service for scheduling.
Eligible full-time employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents beginning January 1, 2027.