Emergency Department Technician - Evenings
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring an Emergency Department Technician at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The technician assists a Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor emergency care patients, and performs patient procedures and treatments under their supervision. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the evening shift from 3 PM to 3 AM. New hires must complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire and obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility with the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit. It is also the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and includes Sentara Heart Hospital, Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, and other specialized services. The base pay range is $20.07–$29.88 per hour for full-time employment. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience.
- At least one of the following for new incumbents, in addition to the 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 listed certification or program criteria.
- 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.
- Complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
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
