Emergency Department Technician - Nights
About The Position
Sentara Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for the Emergency Department at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This part-time position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the night 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. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire for all incumbents. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility in Norfolk. It includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital and specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, maternity care, and general surgery. The hospital is an accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, and is home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program. Sentara Health describes its compensation as market-competitive, with base pay, incentives, and benefits. The stated base pay range of $20.07–$29.88 per hour applies to full-time employment; additional compensation may be available for this role, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara is an equal opportunity employer and states that diversity, inclusion, and belonging guide its workforce. The organization is a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience.
- New incumbents must meet one of the following criteria in addition to the minimum education requirement: EMT-B with state or national certification at hire; successful completion of U.S. 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 place of the listed certification or clinical-program criteria.
- Complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses 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 holidays
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
