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, 24-hour-per-week night-shift position assists a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor-emergency patients. The technician performs patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse. 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 Health describes its compensation as market-competitive. The stated base-pay range for full-time employment is $20.07–$29.88 per hour; additional compensation may be available, and pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute-care facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital and provides a range of services, including orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, maternity care, general surgery, and a 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program. Sentara Health identifies diversity, inclusion, and belonging as guiding principles and describes its work environment as tobacco-free.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience.
- New incumbents must meet at least one of the following in addition to the minimum education requirement: 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 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
