Emergency Department Tech - Level 1 Trauma 7a

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses in delivering care to emergency and minor emergency patients. This on-site, full-time role operates 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with the first shift in a busy Level I trauma center setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, performing treatments under supervision, and participating in de-escalation and safety training.

Qualifications

• EMT-B certification or equivalent at time of hire, or active clinical training.
• Completed or current enrollment in an approved clinical program with at least one semester.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses in plans of care for ED patients.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Participate in de-escalation and safety training as part of onboarding.

Skills

De-escalation

Team support

Patient care

Education

EMT-B certification

Military hospital corps school

Clinical program student

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview: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), day shiftPosition Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency DepartmentStandard Working Hours: Day Shift - 7:00AM - 7:00PMOverviewAssists 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.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentCertification/LicensureNew 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.ExperiencePrevious 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•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here 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.