Emergency Department Technician - Nights
About The Position
Sentara Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join the team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The technician assists physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor-emergency patients, and performs patient procedures and treatments under their supervision. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the night shift from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. New incumbents must complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire. All incumbents must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the home of 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 specialized services and programs such as heart and vascular care, neurosciences, neurosurgery, oncology, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience.
- New incumbents must meet one of the following criteria in addition to the education requirement: hold EMT-B state or national certification at the time of hire; have successfully completed 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 previously employed in the Sentara ED Tech job code within the past two years may be considered in lieu of the listed certification or clinical-program criteria.
- Complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor-emergency patients.
- Perform patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- 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
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
- Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Potential shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or other bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
