Emergency Room Technician I - ERT I - Evenings/Nights

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Emergency Room Technician I to 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. The technician provides care for patients in the age ranges served by the assigned clinical area and promotes a caring, healing environment centered on patients.

This is a full-time position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role requires reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, effective communication and teamwork, and the ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.

Geisinger advertises 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 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Basic Life Support certification is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification within six months.
• Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to perform the patient-care duties and procedures described for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintain the patient care and unit environment according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area and promote a caring, healing, patient-centered environment.
• Triage patient care by identifying, observing, and documenting the physical needs of patients and families.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patient care staff with wound care, splinting, and EKGs.
• Provide patient care related to rehabilitation as part of the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Perform unit desk clerk functions when needed.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to policy, procedure, and physician orders; use two patient identifiers and label specimens properly.
• 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 clinic and unit needs.
• Coordinate relations among care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Meet job-specific obligations, comply with organizational policies and procedures, and complete department-specific orientation competencies.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Minimum hiring rate of $15.91, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
• 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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; and work-life support.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

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