Emergency Department Technician I- Level 1 Trauma 7p

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Emergency Department Technician at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Virginia. This on-site part-time position includes working 24 hours per week on the 3rd shift (7:00PM - 7:00AM).

The technician will assist medical staff in providing care to emergency patients, performing various procedures under supervision. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant clinical experience.

Training and certifications, including BLS, are required within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Assist Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing care plans for emergency patients.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with urgent and minor emergency care procedures.
• Participate in physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
• Support clinical staff in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

Patient care assistance

De-escalation techniques

Physical intervention skills

Clinical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Emergency Department Technician.

This position is on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.

Position Status: Part-time (24 hours a week), Nights-3rd shift

Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department

Standard Working Hours: 3rd Shift - 7:00PM - 7:00AM

Overview

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

New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum Education :

• 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