Emergency Department Technician
About The Position
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a full-time Emergency Department Technician in Woodbridge, Virginia. The technician assists physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses in carrying out plans of care for emergency and minor emergency patients, and performs patient procedures and treatments under their supervision. The Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility serving patients with a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. It is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center, caring for patients across age groups and treating conditions including respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health emergencies. The role is in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment and includes rotating weekends, with a stated schedule of 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 36 hours per week. 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. New incumbents must also meet one of the listed qualifying pathways, unless they were previously employed in Sentara's ED technician job code within the past two years.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association, required within 90 days of hire.
- For new incumbents, one of the following is required: EMT-B state or national certification at the time of 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 therapy, or physical therapy) with at least one semester completed.
- Candidates previously employed in Sentara's ED technician job code within the past two years may qualify in lieu of the listed additional pathways.
- Complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical experience.
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 system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
