ED Technician, Nights

ED Technician - Nights

Schedule: 3x12 Nights (7 pm-7 am & EOW)

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Danville VA

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team youll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members positively impacting our mission ofmaking communities healthier.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the regions only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents medical students nurses nurse practitioners pharmacists and physician assistants.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:

Sovah Health in Danville VA is seeking a full-time ED Technician-Nights under the supervision of an RN to perform basic patient careactivities.

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN including monitoring vital signs possibly taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output.

• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing grooming eating and ambulation.

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical mental and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.

• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked clean and orderly.

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or GED.

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Requires the ability to read and write legibly and carry out directions promptly and accurately.

• Must have good organizational skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently.

• Must exhibit effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. It requires the ability to respond quickly and calmly during stressful or emergencies.

RequiredCertifications/Licenses:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Current certification from Virginia or North Carolina as an EMT (or military equivalent i.e. Military Occupational Specialty-Medical Specialist MOS91B or 91W) or

• An active unrestricted Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) certification by the Virginia Board of Nursing is required.
  

Applicants hired based on MOS equivalent must have completed state-approved/recognized OEMS requirements for EMT or Virginia Board of Nursing Certification for CNA within 12 months of hire date.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Prior experience as an ED Tech EMT or CNA in an Emergency Department setting or one year of experience as a Clinical Associate at DRMC preferred.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.