Emergency Department Technician - PT Days
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician assists physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses in implementing care plans for emergency and minor emergency patients. Under their supervision, the technician performs patient procedures and treatments. Primary responsibilities include lab draws, EKGs, and assisting nurses and physicians with patient care. The role may be based in an inpatient or outpatient Emergency Department setting and emphasizes teamwork in providing patient care. New incumbents must complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire and obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. The position is at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. The job posting identifies the position as part-time, day shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- In addition to the minimum education requirement, meet one of the following: 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 technician job code within the past two years may be considered in lieu of the three listed qualification pathways.
- 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 patients.
- Perform patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of a physician, advanced practitioner, or nurse.
- Perform lab draws and EKGs.
- Assist nurses and physicians with patient care.
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 if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
- 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
