Emergency Room Technician I - Full Time Evenings/Nights

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time patient care provider to deliver essential support in clinical settings. Responsibilities include triaging patient needs, assisting with rehabilitation tasks, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. The role offers comprehensive benefits starting on day one and requires work during evenings and nights with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options

Pre-tax savings plans with FSA and HSA options 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) plan

Up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support including adoption, fertility assistance, and more

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for various support services

Qualifications

• Qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age ranges.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment and comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient care and document physical needs.
• Provide assistance with daily activities such as dressing and positioning.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and urine testing.

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 according to policy and physician order.
• Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing, and sputum analysis.
• Assists with transporting patients and medications within the hospital, including blood products.
• Assists patients with daily activities, including dressing, undressing, lifting, and positioning for procedures.
• Has access to non-controlled medication storage and can transport medications as necessary.
• 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 organization policies and procedures. The specific statements are not all-inclusive but represent typical elements necessary for successful job performance. Additional competencies outlined in department-specific orientation are considered essential.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans with FSA and HSA options 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) plan
• Up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support including adoption, fertility assistance, parental and military leave, and discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for various support services
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!

• Full Time, Evening/Nights (36 hours/week)

• 3 - 12 hour shifts, 3pm - 3:30am

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required