Emergency Department Tech - Level 1 Emergency Department 7p

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health seeks an Emergency Department Technician for on-site work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. This full-time role (36 hours per week) covers the night shift from 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM.

The incumbent will assist clinicians in delivering care, perform patient procedures under supervision, and complete required de-escalation and BLS training within stated timelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses in implementing plans of care for emergency and minor emergency patients.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.

Skills

Previous clinical experience

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), Night shift

Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department

Standard Working Hours: Night Shift - 11:00PM - 11:00AM

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