Emergency Room Technician I - ERT I - Evenings

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Emergency Room Technician I for a regular, full-time evening position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role supports patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and helps maintain the patient-care and unit environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and practices. The technician provides patient-centered care to patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area, identifies and documents patient and family needs, and reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.

The position includes assisting with wound care, splinting, EKGs, rehabilitation-related care, specimen collection and integrity, blood glucose monitoring, and urine, stool, sputum, and i-STAT testing. Duties also include transporting patients, medications, and blood products; helping patients with daily activities and positioning; performing unit desk clerk functions as needed; and coordinating interactions among care providers, patients, and visitors. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour evening shifts, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. Geisinger offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $15.91 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $3, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support certification within six months.
• Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
• Strong communication, organizing, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

• Preceptor skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient-care and unit environment according to policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide patient-centered care appropriate to the age range served in the assigned clinical area and promote a caring and healing environment.
• Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of patients and families, and report changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patient-care staff with wound care, splinting, and EKGs.
• Provide rehabilitation-related care as part of the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Perform unit desk clerk functions when needed.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to orders, policies, and procedures, using two patient identifiers and proper labeling.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and urine, stool, sputum, and i-STAT testing.
• Transport patients to and from the department and other hospital areas for tests.
• Transport medications to and from the pharmacy and within the unit, and transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank.
• Assist patients with daily activities, including dressing and undressing, lifting, and positioning for procedures.
• Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications as needed for the clinic and unit.
• Coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements and comply with organizational policies and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• Wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
• Care.com membership and discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals and support, including mental health visits and free legal guidance.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
• Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED