LEVEL 1 TRAUMA EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN I

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401k/Employer Match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to join their team on-site at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department. This full-time evenings role supports physicians and nurses by performing patient care tasks under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, EMT-B certification or equivalent, and prior clinical experience. BLS within 90 days preferred; salary and benefits reflect Sentara's commitment to staff development and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EMT-B certification or equivalent eligibility at hire OR military/clinical program alternatives.
• Prior clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, advanced practitioners, or nurses in implementing care plans.
• Perform patient procedures and treatments under supervision.
• Engage in de-escalation and safety training as required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Department Technician

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: Full Time, Evening shift

Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department

Standard Working Hours: Evening Shift - 7:00PM - 7:00AM

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

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

• 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

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.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.