Emergency Room Technician I - Full Time Days/Evenings

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to enhance patient care and support clinical operations. The role involves triaging, monitoring, and assisting patients in a healing environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, team-oriented, and prepared for a full-time position requiring shift work, including weekends.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off policy

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Wellness program with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with patient care activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient communication.
• Ability to perform basic medical procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient care and assists with daily activities.
• Reports patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks including wound care and transportation.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

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 procedures such as wound care, splinting, and EKGs.
• Provides patient care related to rehabilitation to carry out multidisciplinary care plans 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.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Conducts urine and stool/sputum stat testing.
• Assists with transporting patients to and from other hospital areas for tests.
• Transports medications to and from the pharmacy and within the unit, along with blood products to and from the Blood Bank.
• Assists patients with daily activities, including dressing, undressing, lifting, and positioning for procedures.
• Access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas is permitted for staff to meet clinical needs.
• Coordinates 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 organizational policies and procedures. The statements in this profile are not all-inclusive but represent typical elements necessary for successful job performance. Additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation are essential for this position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded networks for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care FSAs and HSA with employer contributions
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support including adoption, fertility assistance, parental and military leave, and discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering childcare, eldercare, legal guidance, mental health services, and work-life support
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and pet and legal insurance

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• Full Time, Days/Evenings Position (36 hours/week)

• 3 - 12 hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required