Pediatric Emergency Department Technician - Wage

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your experience into a pediatric emergency setting where your assessment skills, clinical judgment, and ability to act quickly can make a meaningful difference for children and families. This opportunity is designed for EMTs who want hands-on hospital experience, expanded clinical capabilities, and a supportive path toward long-term growth in healthcare. Join the Pediatric Emergency Department at UVA Children’s, a growing specialty environment serving approximately 18,500 patient visits annually. You will work alongside specialty-trained pediatric nurses and an interdisciplinary team, while developing skills in pediatric assessment, triage support, IV insertion, blood collection, and 12-lead EKGs. As a Pediatric Emergency Department Technician, you will support children with a wide range of urgent and emergent needs, including medical, surgical, and behavioral health presentations. You will help create a safe, efficient, and family-centered experience from arrival through discharge or inpatient admission. This is a consistently active clinical environment where technicians remain engaged, recognize changing priorities, and respond within their approved scope. Your contributions help nurses and other clinicians focus on the highest level of their practice while ensuring patients receive attentive, timely care.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
No experience required
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For Non-Certified team members hired prior to May 11, 2026, certification is not required, as relevant experience will be accepted in its place.
Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Military Corpsmen/Medic (Combat Medic Specialist /Tactical Combat Casualty Care /Tactical Paramedic) NREMT certification or Tactical Responder Certification
LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Graduate of a certified nursing program
Patient Care Technician Certification, preferred National Center of Competency Testing
Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic

Nice To Haves

Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work at the top of your scope while supporting pediatric nurses in triage and the main treatment area.
Obtain and monitor vital signs, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate findings to the care team.
Support rapid patient assessment and prioritization in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Perform or receive training in IV insertion, blood draws, and 12-lead EKGs.
Assist with specimen collection, diagnostic testing, patient comfort, personal care, mobility, safety, and environmental readiness.
Support the triage nurse by monitoring patients, completing appropriate interventions, and remaining attentive to children and families waiting for care.
Accurately document patient information throughout the plan of care.
Maintain clean, safe, organized, and appropriately stocked clinical spaces.
Recognize physical or behavioral responses that may pose a safety concern and report them immediately.
Collaborate with pediatric nurses, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in departmental safety initiatives, required education, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Paid PEARS training, focused on pediatric emergency assessment, recognition of deterioration, and stabilization.
Paid Crisis Prevention Institute training to help you work safely and effectively with behavioral health presentations.
Free monthly continuing education that provides contact hours.
Eligibility after one year of relevant experience for additional training in ultrasound-guided IV placement and point-of-care testing.
Leadership with firsthand EMT and paramedic experience that understands your clinical foundation and professional goals.
A team that welcomes both experienced and newly certified EMTs.
Flexible wage and part-time structures that may complement EMS work or healthcare education.
Experience that can support future paths in nursing, paramedicine, physician assistant studies, medical school, or other clinical professions.
A demonstrated culture of internal growth, including technicians who completed nursing school and continued their careers in the Pediatric Emergency Department as nurses.
The opportunity to help shape evolving triage, fast-track, and pediatric emergency-care services.