Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Woodbridge, VA
Emergency Department Technician
~Full Time & Night Shift~
36 hours/week
7:00pm-7:00am
Job Requirements:
New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum Education (High School Diploma or equivalent):1. EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR2. Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates OR3. 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.Job Description:
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.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center, we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization. Also a certified Primary Stroke Center, we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care—the highest award a hospital can receive. We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door. From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in between—we specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health alike. If working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to you—come join our amazing ED family!
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. Click https://youtu.be/DG7PEB61CqEto hear Brendan tell us about a day in the life of an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) with Sentara Health.
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
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