Emergency Department Tech - Level 1 Trauma 11a

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is looking for an Emergency Department Technician to assist medical professionals in delivering care at the Norfolk, VA hospital. This full-time position involves working mid shifts, providing essential support for emergency patients under supervision.

Qualified candidates will have previous clinical experience and a high school diploma. BLS certification and de-escalation training are mandatory within specified time frames.

Sentara offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• EMT-B certification or clinical program enrollment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in patient care.
• Perform patient procedures under supervision.
• Ensure proper care for emergency/minor emergency patients.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

De-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Multiple shifts available**Overview:****This position is on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.****Position Status**: Full-time (36 hours a week), mid shift**Position Location:** Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department**Standard Working Hours**: Mid Shift - 11:00AM - 11:00PM# **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.**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- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development- Pet Insurance- Legal Resources Plan- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!**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.**Sentara 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.**Sentara Health** is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a **Emergency Department Technician.**