Emergency Department Technician - Days
About The Position
Sentara Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The position assists a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor emergency care patients. The technician performs patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 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 Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It is the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and includes a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Magnet designation for nursing excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience.
- New incumbents must meet one of the following: hold EMT-B state or national certification at the time of hire; successfully complete US Military Hospital Corps School as a qualified MMAC candidate; or be a current student enrolled in a clinical program (such as RN, LPN, Respiratory, or Physical Therapy) who has completed at least one semester.
- Candidates with prior employment in the Sentara ED Tech job code within the past two years may be considered in lieu of the listed additional qualifications.
- Complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist a 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 up to $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
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Paid military leave
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
