Emergency Department Technician

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for a part-time day shift in the ED. The role supports nurses and physicians and contributes to a high quality patient experience.

Responsibilities include lab draws, EKGs, and direct patient care within ED settings, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety. Prior ED tech experience is valued and growth opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent is required.
• Clinical experience (<1 year) is required.
• De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lab draws and EKGs.
• Assist nurses and doctors with patient care.
• Work in inpatient or outpatient ED settings.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Clinical program student (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy)

Job description

Sentara Leigh Hospital is currently hiring an

Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech)

This is a part-time position with day shift hours located in Norfolk, VA.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience

• Required: Clinical - <1 year
• Required: De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

Certification/Licensure

• Required: BLS certification within 90 days of hire for all incumbents. 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 students enrolled in a clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy).

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.

As an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) with Sentara, you can work in either inpatient or outpatient Emergency Department settings. This role is a great gateway to begin your career in the medical field. This position's primary responsibilities include lab draws, EKGs, and assisting the nurses and doctors with patient care. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click here to hear Brendan tell us about a day in the life of an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) with Sentara Healthcare.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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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, 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.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.