Emergency Services Tech II - Emergency Services - Full Time
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Healthcare
Emergency Services / EMS
Emergency Services Technician II – Emergency Services – Full Time
Be the First Line of Support When Every Second Matters.
Join Guthrie's Emergency Department team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. As an Emergency Services Technician II, you'll support patients, families, nurses, and providers while helping ensure efficient emergency department operations.
Organization OverviewGuthrie is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Northern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Our Emergency Departments are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care through teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered service.
Role SummaryThe Emergency Services Technician II (ED Tech II) provides direct patient care and operational support within the Emergency Department. This role assists with patient care, diagnostic testing, patient transport, trauma support, and departmental operations while helping ensure an exceptional patient experience and efficient patient throughput.
Schedule DetailsFull-Time
Night Shift
3 –12s, 7p-7a
Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, required
Schedule varies based on Emergency Department staffing needs
Key Benefits & PerksCompetitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Employee wellness resources
Collaborative interdisciplinary emergency care team
Opportunities for career advancement within Guthrie
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ResponsibilitiesStocks and organizes ED supplies and equipment including dietary supplies.
Transports patients into and out of the ED including assisting patients from private vehicles, moving patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or hospital bed.
Measures and documents vital signs accurately and timely.
Present in the ED waiting area providing support and information to patients and families awaiting care or test results.
Keeps Nurse First or Charge Nurse aware of patient or family changes or increased anxieties. Alerts RN to any patients expressing the desire or demonstrating behaviors concerning for leaving without being seen.
May perform phlebotomy as ordered by the provider or per Nursing Protocol orders.
Performs circulating role during trauma activations.
Performs POCT (and daily QI) and documents results; follows procedure for reporting critical results.
Performs EKGs as ordered by the provider or per Nursing Protocol orders.
Responds to call bells.
Assists patients as needed (e.g., ambulation, bed pans, comfort measures).
Performs hourly rounding in conjunction with the ED RN; documents same in the EHR.
Performs 1:1 suicide watch as requested.
Performs the sitter role as requested.
Identifies needed repairs to equipment or department and submits work orders for same.
Maintains pre-hospital equipment in an organized, clean manner and communicates with pre-hospital providers.
Participates in ED staff meetings and ED Shared Governance.
Other DutiesPerforms clerical tasks and duties as assigned.
Other duties to support departmental operations as assigned.
QualificationsEducation
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Licensure & Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
EMT or EMT-Paramedic certification preferred.
EKG Certification preferred.
Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
Experience
Previous customer service or patient relations experience preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of Patient Care Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
Knowledge of patient…
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