ED Tech-Smithfield ED (Paramedic, Intermediate, Advanced)-Full Time

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking an Emergency Technician to assist in delivering patient care at a new hospital opening in early 2026. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and contribute to patient care by performing various assessments and tasks. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and EMT certification, with at least one year of emergency experience preferred. This role offers a chance to be part of a compassionate healthcare team focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Graduate of a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician training course.
• Required: 1 year of Emergency Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to physicians and RN in delivering patient care.
• Demonstrate assessment ability regarding patient care standards.
• Recognize and respond to variances in patient care.
• Complete required clinical documentation consistently.
• Facilitate patient throughput and respond to patient needs.
• Build collaborative relationships with the care team.

Skills

Assessment ability

Patient care responsiveness

Clinical documentation

Patient throughput facilitation

Delegation and prioritization

Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team

Safety compliance

Cost savings suggestions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician course

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia — Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital will bring high‑quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents. Located on a beautifully landscaped 27‑acre medical campus at 19339 Benn’s Grant Boulevard in Smithfield, the new hospital will provide modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community.

The 200,000‑square‑foot, three‑story facility will offer a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms. Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care in a state‑of‑the‑art environment. We anticipate start dates to begin Fall, 2025.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, and the medical direction of the Emergency Department Physician. Responsible for providing assistance to physicians and RN in the delivery of patient care to include invasive and non‑invasive procedures: EKGs, IVs, phlebotomy. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient served in assigned department. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Collects data reflective of the patient’s status and assists with the interpretation of appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age specific needs as described in the departmental policy and procedural guide. Emergency Technician will fill in as the monitor tech as needed.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates assessment ability by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served (i.e. surgical, med‑surg, critical care, ED, specialty unit).
• Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/condition and appropriately notifies physician and team, utilizing SBAR process when applicable.
• Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHS standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput throughout the facility. Responds to patient needs timely.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations served within the community. Works to link needs of patient population with community resource.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Monitor/supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi‑disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support National Safety Patient Goals and Quality Initiatives. Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
• Supports and/or provides suggestions for cost containment. Provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Engages new team members to create a supportive environment.
• Fill in as the monitor tech as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Program Graduate, Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician training course (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Emergency Technician Experience (PRN Status Only) (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic ONLY upon hire (Required)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic ONLY upon hire (Required)
• Military Experience – US Military Equivalent military experience in lieu of EMT certification will be accepted (i.e., medical technician or corpsman) upon hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) upon hire (Required)
• ACLS Provider – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• PALS Provider – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 180 days (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.