ED TECH - LEVEL 1 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 7p

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join the on-site team in the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department on the 3rd shift.

The role assists physicians and nurses, performs patient procedures under supervision, and requires a High School diploma along with EMT-B or equivalent certification. It offers market-competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR military hospital corps MMAC OR clinical program student.
• Candidates with prior Sentara ED tech experience within past two years will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners or nurses in implementing care plans and perform patient procedures under supervision.
• Engage in de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
• Maintain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Skills

Clinical experience

De-escalation techniques

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Emergency Department Technician.

This position is on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.

Position Status: Full-time (36 hours a week), 3rd shift

Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department

Standard Working Hours: 3rd shift

Overview

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.
De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire for all incumbents.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure

New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum Education :

• 1. EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR
• 2. Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates OR
• 3. Current student enrolled in clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy) having completed at least one semester within the program.

• 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.

Experience

• Previous clinical experience

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, 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.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.