Emergency Room Technician I - Evenings/Nights

Geisinger is proud to offer an Emergency Room Technician I a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a $15.91 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.

About the role

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual committed to delivering the highest quality care to patients. They will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements of the role. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential. The candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive, dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care under supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with 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 procedures such as wound care, splinting, and EKGs.
• Provides patient care that may relate to rehabilitation to carry out the 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, using two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring, urine and stool, sputum, and 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.
• Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Requirements

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

Schedule

• Full Time, Evenings/Nights (36 Hours/weekly).
• 3 - 12 hour shifts weekly (7pm - 7:30am).
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

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 loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to 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.