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SOVAH Health – Danville

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come 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 and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

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Position Summary:

Sovah Health in Danville, VA, is seeking a PRN ED Technician 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.

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

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

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

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or GED.

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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 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.

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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 active, unrestricted Certified Nurses’ Aide (CNA) certification by the Virginia Board of Nursing required. */

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/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./

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Minimum Work Experience:

• Prior experience as an ED Tech, EMT or CNA in an Emergency Department setting or one year 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.

Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant

Organization: *SOVAH Health - Danville

Title: ED Technician PRN

Location: Virginia-Danville

Requisition ID: 7455-12824