Emergency Services Technician - Emergency Services - Per Diem

Emergency Services Technician – Emergency Services – Per Diem  

Bring Your Emergency Care Experience Where Every Moment Matters.

Join the Emergency Department at Troy Community Hospital as a Per Diem Emergency Services Technician and provide hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment. You'll work alongside physicians and nurses to deliver exceptional emergency care while supporting efficient department operations.

Organization Overview

Guthrie is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Northern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Troy Community Hospital is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality emergency care while fostering teamwork, innovation, and exceptional patient experiences.

Role Summary

The Emergency Services Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Emergency Department Manager while supporting physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of emergency medical services. This role is responsible for assisting with patient care, performing clinical procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring supplies are stocked and readily available to support efficient emergency department operations.

Schedule Details

Per Diem (PD)  

Schedule based on departmental staffing needs  

Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage may be required  

Key Benefits & Perks

Flexible Per Diem scheduling  

Opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency medicine professionals  

Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment  

Professional development opportunities  

Employee wellness resources  

Diverse, fast-paced emergency care experience  

Career growth opportunities within Guthrie  

Recognition / Awards  

Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025  

Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025  

Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025  

Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025  

America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025  

Responsibilities

Adheres to the standards of care and hospital policies and procedures.  

Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.  

Assists Staff Registered Nurse in complicated treatment procedures as requested.  

Provides patients with accurate and timely personal care, including taking and recording vital signs, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and intake/output measurements as delegated by the Staff Registered Nurse.  

Performs phlebotomy, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and places patients on cardiac monitors.  

Places and/or discontinues peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter access devices.  

Performs simple dressing changes as defined by hospital policy.  

Assists with the application of splints and the fitting and use of crutches and walkers under the supervision of the Department Manager, Charge Nurse, or Physician.  

Assists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal belongings.  

Maintains a safe and clean environment by cleaning and stocking utility and equipment rooms, utilizing proper sterilization and disinfection techniques, and reporting equipment in need of repair.  

Maintains a courteous and caring attitude toward all patients and families.  

Assists families in the waiting area by locating patients, providing updates on patient progress, and offering exceptional customer service.  

Appropriately handles clean and contaminated supplies throughout the department.  

Other Duties

Communicates effectively to optimize patient care and promote positive customer relations.  

Performs other duties as assigned to support Emergency Department operations.  

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.  

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of Paramedic experience required.  

At least one (1) year of experience working in an acute care facility preferred.  

Previous emergency department experience preferred.  

Licensure & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.  

Advanced Life Support (ALS) required.  

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.  

New York State EMT-Paramedic certification required, as applicable.  

Pennsylvania EMT-Paramedic certification required, as applicable.  

EKG Certification preferred.  

Phlebotomy Certification preferred.  

Skills

Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.  

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.  

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency care environment.  

Proficiency in phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, and IV placement.  

Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, providers, staff, and community partners.  

Strong customer service and teamwork skills.  

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining quality patient care.  

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and Guthrie's established compensation practices.

Additional Notes

Per Diem position supporting the Emergency Department at Troy Community Hospital.  

Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages and interacts with family members as needed.  

Frequently exposed to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, hazardous substances, and other healthcare-related hazards.  

Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and patient movement throughout the shift.  

Must be able to occasionally push, move, or assist with lifting more than 100 pounds using appropriate equipment and safe patient handling techniques.  

Requires adaptability in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.  

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and complies with all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.  

Other duties may be assigned based on departmental operational needs. 

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.