Emergency Department Technician I

RiseMe; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,765,000 - 4,116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k/Employer match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) for a Part Time, Evening position. The role supports emergency care teams with patient monitoring, labs, and basic procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, EMT-B or equivalent certification, and BLS within 90 days of hire. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive Sentara benefits, with a strong gateway to healthcare careers and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• EMT-B or equivalent certification at time of hire (state/national).

Responsibilities

• Perform lab draws and EKGs.
• Assist nurses and doctors with patient care.
• Support ED operations in inpatient/outpatient settings.

Skills

Lab draws and EKGs

Assisting nurses and doctors

Teamwork

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

BLS within 90 days

EMT-B or equivalent certification

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA

Work Shift Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara Leigh Hospital is currently hiring an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech). This is a Part Time, Evening position 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.

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.

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.

Keywords

ED Tech, Emergency Department, EMT-B, Monster, Talroo - Allied Health, Clinical Non-Nursing

Sentara Leigh Hospital

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.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

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.