Emergency Department Technician I

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital is currently hiring an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for a part-time day shift position located in Norfolk, VA. This role is considered a great gateway to begin a career in the medical field, allowing individuals to work in either inpatient or outpatient Emergency Department settings. The primary responsibilities of this position include performing lab draws, conducting EKGs, and assisting nurses and doctors with patient care. The hospital emphasizes an environment of exceptional teamwork, where everyone collaborates to ensure the best care for patients. Sentara Health, the parent organization, is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider with over 131 years of experience, operating hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals and an 858,000 member health plan. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility, recognized as an accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, specializing in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. It also hosts the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program. Sentara Health is committed to improving health every day and being the healthcare choice of the communities it serves, fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging within its almost 30,000-member workforce.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent
Clinical experience - <1 year
De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire
BLS certification within 90 days of hire for all incumbents
New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum Education: 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 students enrolled in a clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy)
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

Responsibilities

Lab draws
EKGs
Assisting the nurses and doctors with patient care

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