Emergency Room Technician I - Evenings/Nights

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

6d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a motivated Emergency Room Technician I to join their team. This role involves performing basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining the patient care environment, and assisting with various procedures. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and possesses strong teamwork and communication skills. This position offers a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a competitive starting wage with shift differentials, and financial support for those aspiring to become nurses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential.
• Responsive and dependable.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive and engaged presence.

Nice To Haves

• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area.

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 wound care, splinting, and EKG’s.
• 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.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Performs urine and stool/sputum/stat testing.
• Assists with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.
• Transports medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit along with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank.
• 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.
• Coordinates relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, 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 your 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 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
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates
• Increased rates for experienced individuals
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse

What This Job Offers

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