Emergency Room Technician I - Evenings/Nights

Geisinger Health System • Wilkes-Barre, PA

120d • $15

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer an Emergency Room Technician I a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.76 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! The Emergency Room Technician I 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. The technician 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. Responsibilities include triaging patient care, reporting changes in patient condition, assisting with procedures, and maintaining specimen integrity. The technician will also assist with transporting patients and medications, coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors, and ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with policies and procedures.
• Meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range.
• Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
• Triages patient care by identifying, observing, and documenting the physical needs of patients and families.
• Reports changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Assists patient care staff with wound care, splinting, and EKG's.
• Provides patient care related to rehabilitation to carry out multidisciplinary care plans.
• Provides unit desk clerk functions when needed.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
• Monitors blood glucose and performs urine and stool testing.
• Assists with transporting patients and medications within the hospital.
• Coordinates relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, 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 that includes 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 health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care.
• Access to 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, and pet and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED