ED TECH

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Independence seeks an ED Tech to join the Emergency Department team on the Weekend Days FT shift (Fri-Sun, 7a-7p). You will assist physicians and nurses, start IVs, perform EKGs, point of care testing, and support patient flow in emergency care.

The role requires HS diploma and EMT-B certification (state or national) at hire, or approved clinical training. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire or equivalent.
• Current students in a clinical program (RN, LPN, Respiratory, PT) may qualify.
• Sentara ED tech experience in past two years considered in lieu of criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IV starts, EKGs, point-of-care testing and blood cultures.
• Monitor vital signs and triage arrivals to ED.
• Stock supplies and support physicians and nurses as needed.

Skills

EMT-B certification

Clinical - <1 year

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift Weekend Days Overview

Shift: FT (36hrs) - Weekend Days (Fri-Sun) - 7a-7p

An ED Tech assists the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency/minor emergency care patients. Performs patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.

In this role, you are an integral part of the Emergency Department Team, responsible for starting IVs, EKGs, point of care testing, blood cultures, vital signs, arrival prioritization, and stocking duties.

Click https://youtu.be/DG7PEB61CqE to hear Brendan explain a day in the life of an ED Tech.

Education

Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job Requirements/Certifications

• Clinical - <1 year
• Required: EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates OR Current students enrolled in a clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy).
• Candidates with prior employment in the Sentara ED tech job code in the past two years will also be considered in lieu of the 3 criteria above.

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $20.07 - $29.88 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance‑accessible emergency room that is supported by board‑certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state‑of‑the‑art medical equipment and highly‑skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

• Alabama
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!