Emergency Department Tech — Weekend Day Shifts

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Independence is hiring an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves assisting physicians and nurses, performing basic patient procedures, and helping maintain ED readiness during weekend days.

The position requires an EMT-B certification or Military Hospital Corps School completion, or active clinical training, with potential consideration for internal Sentara candidates. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience of <1 year required.
• EMT-B certification or completion of Military Hospital Corps School at time of hire, or current clinical program student.
• Candidates with prior Sentara ED tech experience within 2 years considered in lieu of criteria above.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses in implementing care plans.
• Perform procedures under supervision (e.g., starting IVs, EKGs, vital signs).
• Conduct point-of-care testing and blood cultures as directed.
• Support triage and patient arrival prioritization and ED room readiness.

Skills

IV Start

ECG

POCT

Blood Cultures

Vital Signs

Arrival Prioritization

Stocking

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

EMT-B Certification

Military Hospital Corps School

Job description

Sentara Independence is hiring an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves assisting physicians and nurses, performing basic patient procedures, and helping maintain ED readiness during weekend days.

The position requires an EMT-B certification or Military Hospital Corps School completion, or active clinical training, with potential consideration for internal Sentara candidates. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.