ED Technician - Behavioral Health

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403b with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring Emergency Department Technicians to assist clinicians in delivering care to emergency and minor emergencies. The role includes performing patient procedures under supervision and supporting care plans for behavioral health patients.

Candidates must have HS Diploma, BLS within 90 days, and EMT-B eligibility (or equivalent criteria). De-escalation training within 15 days and clinical experience are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• EMT-B eligibility at time of hire or equivalent criteria.
• De-escalation or physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses in implementing plans of care.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision of licensed staff.
• Support care for emergency and minor emergency patients, including behavioral health cases.

Skills

EMT-B eligibility

Clinical experience

BLS within 90 days

De-escalation training

Clinical program student eligibility

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/StateHarrisonburg, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview: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:1. EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR2. Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates OR3. 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.EducationHS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certification/LicensureBLS certification within 90 days of hireExperienceClinical experience (Required)De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hireTalroo - Allied Health, clinical, technician, emergency departmentWe 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 RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace Environment•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years•Free and convenient parking•Collaboration and shared governance•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital•EAP – 24 x 7Sentara 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.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, and Wyoming.