Emergency Room Technician I Per Diem

Geisinger • Scranton, PA • 6h ago

Job Summary

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 of Geisinger. 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.

Job Duties

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 activities of daily living 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.

Position Details

Per Diem, non benefits eligible position

Rotation schedule based on department needs

Eligible applicant will need availability to attend minimum 2 week Residency Program/Orientation which will require full time hours for initial orientation period

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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.

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