Emergency Department Technician

Emergency Department Technician

Emergency medicine demands professionals who can think critically, adapt quickly, and provide exceptional care when patients need it most. As an Emergency Department Technician at UVA Health, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care within one of the hospital's most dynamic and high-acuity clinical environments. This role offers the opportunity to utilize your EMT training in a hospital-based emergency setting while working alongside physicians, nurses, residents, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. If you're seeking extensive patient interaction, hands-on clinical experience, and an environment that will challenge you to continuously grow, this position provides an exceptional opportunity to build your skills and make a meaningful impact every day.

The Role As an Emergency Department Technician, you will be an integral member of a highly collaborative care team serving a diverse patient population across a fast-paced Emergency Department. This is a 100% patient-facing position where no two days are alike, and every shift presents opportunities to learn, contribute, and positively impact patient outcomes. In this role, you will:

• Obtain vital signs and perform 12-lead EKGs
• Place peripheral IVs and collect laboratory specimens
• Assist with wound care and clinical procedures
• Support patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort needs
• Assist with catheter-related procedures
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate concerns to clinical teams
• Support EMS arrivals and patient stabilization
• Participate in trauma activations and emergency response workflows
• Assist with patient movement and overall department operations
• Partner closely with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care

Emergency Department Technicians rotate through multiple areas of the department, including trauma care areas, triage support, behavioral health environments, and patient flow operations. This variety provides broad clinical exposure and ongoing opportunities to develop new skills while maintaining engagement and professional growth. The department operates in a fast-moving environment often described as controlled chaos, where adaptability, communication, teamwork, and situational awareness are essential to success. Individuals who thrive in this role are resilient, collaborative, coachable, and committed to delivering outstanding care under pressure. Full-time team members typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for meaningful work-life balance while remaining fully immersed in emergency medicine.

At UVA Health, you'll have the opportunity to practice within one of the nation's leading academic health systems while working alongside some of healthcare's most talented clinicians, educators, and researchers. For Emergency Department Technicians, this role offers a unique clinical experience that extends well beyond traditional EMT practice. The department values technicians as critical contributors to patient care and provides opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills while participating in the care of patients across the full spectrum of emergency medicine.

• Expanded hospital-based EMT scope of practice, including IV placement, specimen collection, procedural support, and advanced patient care responsibilities
• Exposure to trauma care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and critical care populations
• Direct collaboration with physicians, nurses, residents, respiratory therapists, social workers, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary professionals
• Exceptional mentorship and coaching from experienced clinical leaders and healthcare providers
• A welcoming, supportive culture built on teamwork, accountability, compassion, and mutual respect
• Leadership committed to employee success, professional development, and staff wellbeing
• Strong opportunities for skill development that support future careers in nursing, medicine, physician assistant studies, paramedicine, and other healthcare professions
• A learning-centered environment where growth, curiosity, and continuous improvement are encouraged

The Emergency Department is actively investing in its future through expanded leadership support, additional educational resources, and continued focus on workforce development. This commitment creates an outstanding opportunity for EMTs seeking both immediate clinical impact and long-term career growth.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Experience: No experience required
• Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For Non-Certified team members hired prior to May 11, 2026, certification is not required, as relevant experience will be accepted in its place. Must have one of the following:
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Military Corpsmen/Medic (Combat Medic Specialist / Tactical Combat Casualty Care / Tactical Paramedic) NREMT certification or Tactical Responder Certification
• LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Graduate of a certified nursing program
• Patient Care Technician Certification, preferred National Center of Competency Testing
• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia

The pay range for this role is $16.07 - $24.36 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.