Emergency Department Technician II Per Diem

About the Role

Geisinger offers a per diem ED Tech position with market-leading pay rates, shift differentials up to $3 for evening, nights, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with policies and procedures.
• Meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on the 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 patients and families; reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists patient care staff with procedures such as phlebotomy, wound care, splinting, and EKGs.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Provides patient care related to rehabilitation to carry out the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Performs unit desk clerk functions when needed.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician orders.
• Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling for blood glucose monitoring.
• Assists with transporting patients to and from the department for tests.
• Transports medications to and from the pharmacy, within the unit, and transports blood products to and from the Blood Bank.
• Provides safety and suicide monitoring.
• Assists patients with daily activities, including undressing, dressing, lifting, and positioning for procedures.
• Accesses non-controlled medications storage and supply areas; transports non-controlled medications as necessary.
• Coordinates relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and coverage for domestic partners.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.