Emergency Room Technician I Days/Evenings

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement up to $40,000

Shift differentials up to $3

Full benefits starting day one

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center seeks an Emergency Room Technician I to provide frontline patient care under RN supervision. The role supports triage, transport, and bedside tasks while contributing to a safe, healing environment across the care team.

Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on and enjoy up to $40,000 in nursing school support, plus shift differentials up to $3 for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Willingness to work day/evening shifts and rotate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Triage patient needs, document changes, and report to RN.
• Assist with transporting patients, specimens, and medications.
• Provide unit desk clerk functions when needed.
• Promote a caring, patient-centered environment at all times.

Skills

Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer an Emergency Room Technician I a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $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!

Job Duties:

Who we are looking for The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our 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 — this candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and 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. 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 the following procedures: 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. Blood glucose monitoring. Urine and stoolSputumiStat testing Assist with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests. Will transport 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. Coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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

Join the Geisinger Family!

Position Details:

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

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification

Skills: Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS:

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE:

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING:

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION:

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY:

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.