Emergency Department Tech - Level 1 Trauma 7a

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks an Emergency Department Technician to assist the ED team with patient care during day shifts. On-site role with 36 hours per week, including 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts.

Requires EMT-B certification, BLS within 90 days, and de-escalation training within 15 days of hire. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, APPs, and nurses, and prior clinical experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have EMT-B certification or equivalent at time of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, APPs, or nurses in implementing care plans for emergency patients.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Maintain safety and de-escalation protocols as part of daily practice.

Skills

EMT-B certification

BLS certification

De-escalation training

Prior clinical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT-B state/national certification

Military Hospital Corps School / MMAC

Clinical program student (RN/LPN/Respiratory etc)

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift First (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 shift

Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department

Standard Working Hours : Day Shift - 7:00AM - 7:00PM

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 :

• 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.

Experience

Previous clinical experience

We 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.

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.