Emergency Department Technician

Emergency Room TechnicianSentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring an Emergency Room Tech to join our team. Full Time Nights 7P - 7A. You will assist the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse in implementing plans of care for emergency/minor emergency care patients, perform patient procedures and treatments under the supervision of the Physician, Advanced Practitioner, or Nurse.Education:High School Graduate or EquivalentCertification/Licensure:1. EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR2. Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates3. Current student enrolled in clinical program (e.g., RN, LPN, Respiratory, Physical Therapy), having completed at least one semester within the program.4. 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.5. BLS certification within 90 days of hire.In this role, you are an integral part of the Emergency Department Team.Starting IV'sEKG'sPoint of Care testingBlood CulturesVital SignsArrival prioritizationStockingPosition Overview:Full-TimeNight shift 7pm - 7amUnit Overview:37 bed unit to include a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department.Approximately 53K visits per year (approx. 150/day)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 • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.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.