Emergency Dept Technician F/T Nights

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson's Free Standing Emergency Department seeks an Emergency Department Technician for full-time night shifts. The incumbent supports physicians and nurses, assists with plans of care, and performs procedures under supervision in a fast-paced ED.

New hires must provide EMS-related credentials, complete BLS within 90 days, and have HS diploma or GED. Prior healthcare experience is preferred; de-escalation training is required within 15 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• EMT-B certification or equivalent clinical eligibility.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses with plans of care for ED patients.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Contribute to de-escalation and safety during care.

Skills

De-escalation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

EMT-B Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson's Free Standing Emergency Department is hiring an Emergency Department Technician - Full Time Nights

The ED Technician 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.

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.

Education:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent GED (Required)

Experience:

• One year healthcare experience (Preferred)