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Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring an Emergency Room Tech to join our team.
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Our unit is 37 beds and includes a 5-bed dedicated Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department. We see approximate 53,000 patients annually (approximately 145 – 150 daily).
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.
- Starting IV's
- EKG's
- Point of Care testing
- Blood Cultures
- Vital Signs
- Arrival prioritization
- Stocking
Shift Available
- Full-time
- Evenings 3pm – 3am
Education
- High School Graduate 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
3. 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.
Experience
- Direct patient care in one of the roles noted under Certification/Licensure
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