Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Pennsylvania EMT to join our evening shift team. Under RN supervision you will provide direct and indirect patient care, assist with basic first aid, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and splinting.

Full-time position at 0.90 FTE with evening hours from 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM; evening shift differential of $2.00/hour is included. Penn State Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA (PA) or Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• AHA BLS certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Registered Nurse, provide direct and indirect patient care, and assist with basic first aid, venipuncture, point of care testing and splinting.

Education

CNA certification (PA)

PA EMT certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health -Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours:3:00p - 3:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, maintains awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. This individual will be trained to provide basic first aid, venipuncture, point of care testing and splinting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.