Emergency Department Technician 7PM - 7AM

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Room Tech for a full-time night shift position from 7 PM to 7 AM. Responsible for assisting medical staff in providing care for emergency patients.

This role requires an EMT-B certification or military training and includes tasks such as starting IVs and performing EKGs. Join our team in a busy unit that sees approximately 53K visits per year.

Qualifications

• EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire.
• Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School.
• Current student in clinical program with at least one semester completed.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in patient care.
• Perform patient procedures under supervision.
• Implement plans of care for emergency patients.

Skills

Starting IVs

EKGs

Point of Care testing

Blood Cultures

Vital Signs

Arrival prioritization

Stocking

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring an Emergency Room Tech to join our team. Full Time Nights 7P - 7A

You will assist the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency/minor emergency care patients, perform patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Certification / Licensure

• EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR
• Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates
• 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.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Starting IVs
• EKGs
• Point of Care testing
• Blood Cultures
• Vital Signs
• Arrival prioritization
• Stocking

Position Overview

• Full-Time
• Night shift 7pm - 7am

Unit Overview

• 37 bed unit to include a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department.
• Approximately 53K visits per year (approx. 150/day)