Emergency Department Tech - Level 1Trauma 3p

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k / Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking an on-site Emergency Department Technician in Norfolk, VA. The role supports physicians and nurses in the ED, performing procedures under supervision and participating in care plans for patients with emergency or minor emergencies.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with the Evening shift (3:00 PM - 3:00 AM) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department. Candidates must have a high school diploma and EMT-B or equivalent training, plus clinical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT-B certification or military hospital corps school or current clinical program participation acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, NPs, or nurses with plans of care for ED patients.
• Perform procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Complete de-escalation training within 15 days of hire and obtain BLS within 90 days.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT-B certification or equivalent training

Job description

Overview

Emergency Department Technician. This position is on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Second (Evenings)

Position Status: Full-time (36 hours a week), evening shift

Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department

Standard Working Hours: Evening Shift - 3:00PM - 3:00AM

Responsibilities

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

• 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

• 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 met

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The workforce reflects the communities it serves.