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, you'll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making 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 region's 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 care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage — with medical 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 care activities. 

• 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.

 Required Certifications/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.