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Emergency Department Technician - PT - Day Shift

Part-time

Sentara Health

Woodbridge, VAPart-time$20.07–29.88/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$20.07–29.88/hr
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification, required

Job overview

The Emergency Department Technician assists physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses with care plans, procedures, and treatments for emergency and minor-emergency patients under supervision. The role includes lab draws, EKGs, and supporting patient care in inpatient or outpatient emergency department settings. Candidates must meet one of the listed education and experience pathways, and complete de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire and BLS certification within 90 days.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Care, nice to haveLab Draws, nice to haveEKGs, nice to haveDe-Escalation, requiredPhysical Intervention, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredEMT-B Certification or Military Hospital Corps School or Clinical Program Enrollment or Sentara ED Tech Employment, requiredOne Semester Completed, requiredBLS Certification, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

City/State Woodbridge, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: 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.

Job Requirements:

  • New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum Education (High School Diploma or equivalent):

    1. EMT-B with state or national certification at time of hire OR
    1. Successful completion of US Military Hospital Corps School, qualified MMAC candidates OR
  • 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.

Job Description:

  • 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.

De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire. BLS certification within 90 days of hire for all incumbents.

When Sentara introduced Sentara Lake Ridge in 2012, Prince William residents quickly came to appreciate a new level of care and convenience. The services at Sentara Lake Ridge have consistently ranked nationally for patient satisfaction since its opening. Sentara Lake Ridge is a state-of-the-art outpatient campus offering easy access to quality care.

As an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) with Sentara, you can work in either inpatient or outpatient Emergency Department settings. This role is a great gateway to begin your career in the medical field. This position's primary responsibilities include lab draws, EKGs, and assisting the nurses and doctors with patient care. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click  https://youtu.be/DG7PEB61CqEto hear Brendan tell us about a day in the life of an Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) with Sentara Health.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.07 - $29.88 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 •Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,457 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.07–29.88/hr
  • Virginia median$24–42/hr48 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–34/hr1,992 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.98/hr, is 24% below the Virginia median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Patient Care hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 62 open Patient Care jobs in Virginia and 3,457 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (893 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,036 of the 3,457 open Patient Care jobs (59%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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