What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Technician position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Now is your moment to join the team at one of the nation's premier academic health systems-UVA Health's Emergency Department, part of the #1 hospital in Virginia as ranked by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2025.
Comprehensive Emergency Services:
Level 1 Trauma Center offering life-saving interventions for heart attacks, strokes, and severe allergic reactions.
Treatment for burns, broken bones, acute illnesses, and pain unresponsive to over-the-counter medicine.
Why Join UVA Health's Emergency Department?
- Be part of a nationally ranked institution delivering high-impact care.
- Collaborate with expert clinicians in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Access professional growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.
If you're ready to make a difference in moments that matter most, apply today and help transform emergency care at UVA Health.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Experience: No experience required
- Licensure/Certifications: Must be State Certified as one of the following: EMT-B EMT-C EMT-ST or EMT-P. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, radiation, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids, infectious disease, noise and dust.
Compensation
- The pay rate for this role starts at $16.00 per hour/annually. New hire compensation will be determined by previous work experienceand/or education.
Onboarding Requirements
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 HourlyBenefits
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, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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