Emergency Department Technician - Evenings
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring an Emergency Department Technician for the Emergency Department at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on the evening shift, 3 PM to 3 AM. The technician assists a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor emergency patients. Under their supervision, the technician performs patient procedures and treatments. De-escalation and physical intervention training must be completed within 15 days of hire. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire for all incumbents. Sentara describes its compensation package as including base pay, incentives, and benefits. The listed full-time base pay range is $20.07–$29.88 per hour; additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Sentara Health states that it is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience.
- New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum education requirement: EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire; successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School as a qualified MMAC candidate; or current enrollment in a clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, or Physical Therapy) with at least one semester completed.
- Candidates previously employed in the Sentara ED Tech job code within the past two years may be considered in lieu of the listed additional qualification criteria.
- Complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor emergency care patients.
- Perform patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
