Emergency Room Technician I - ERT I - Evenings/Nights

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differentials

Full benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking an Emergency Room Technician I to join a nights team. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and a minimum hiring rate of $15.91 per hour, with potential for higher rates for experienced staff and up to $3 in shift differentials during evenings, nights, and weekends.

The position includes opportunities for tuition assistance up to $40,000 to become a nurse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Support the care team with wound care, splinting, EKGs, and mobility tasks.
• Transport specimens, medications, and blood products as needed.
• Maintain patient safety and unit cleanliness per policy.
• Coordinate with care providers, patients, and visitors to ensure quality care.

Skills

Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Nights (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, 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

Position Details:

• Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
• 3 - 12 hour shifts weekly 7pm - 7:30am
• 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 within 6 months - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• 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.