Emergency Department Technician

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for the Emergency Department at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week on the day shift. The technician assists physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor emergency patients, and performs patient procedures and treatments under their supervision. De-escalation and physical intervention training must be completed within 15 days of hire, and BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire for all incumbents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous clinical experience.
• New incumbents must meet one of the following additional qualifications: 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 (such as 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 the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid parental and military leave
• Paid family caregiver leave
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency backup care
• 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
• Voluntary benefits
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria

What This Job Offers

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