Emergency Department Technician I

Sentara Health • Woodbridge, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Full-time Emergency Department Technician! This role assists the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency/minor emergency care patients. Performs patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse. De-escalation and physical intervention training is required within 15 days of hire. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire for all incumbents. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center, we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization. Also a certified Primary Stroke Center, we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care—the highest award a hospital can receive. We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door. From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in between—we specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health alike. If working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to you—come join our amazing ED family!

Requirements

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates OR Current student enrolled in clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy) having completed at least one semester within the program.
• Candidates with prior employment in the Sentara ED tech job code in the past two years will also be considered in lieu of the 3 criteria above.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency/minor emergency care patients.
• Performs patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.
• De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire for all incumbents.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED