What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED Technician - Behavioral Health position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring Emergency Department Technicians
*****Incumbents will work with behavioral health patients*****
The ED Technician 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.
New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum education:
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.
Education
- HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Experience
- Clinical experience (Required)
- De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire
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