ED Technician - Behavioral Health

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Harrisonburg is seeking Emergency Department Technicians to assist with patient care in the emergency department. The role requires direct support to healthcare providers while performing treatments under supervision.

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with EMT certification, clinical experience, and must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. A background as an ED technician in the last two years is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have EMT-B certification, military hospital corps school completion, or be a current clinical program student with one semester completed.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Prior experience as an ED technician within the last two years is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in emergency care.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Work with behavioral health patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

De-escalation and physical intervention training

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring Emergency Department Technicians

Incumbents will work with behavioral health patients

The ED Technician 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.

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

• 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 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.

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Clinical experience (Required)
• De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire

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