Emergency Department Technician

Responsible for rendering technical patient care and assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Treatment rooms and the storeroom are appropriately stocked with supplies to ensure prompt patient treatment.

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:
UVA Health’s Emergency Department is a 75-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. As a regional referral center, the UVA ED sees patients from throughout Virginia, as well as from West Virginia and Tennessee. This department cares for complex patients throughout the age spectrum.

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 REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For Non-Certified team members hired prior to May 11, 2026, certification is not required , as relevant experience will be accepted in its place.

Must have one of the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Military Corpsmen/Medic ( Combat Medic Specialist / Tactical Combat Casualty Care / Tactical Paramedic ) NREMT certification or Tactical Responder Certification

• LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Graduate of a certified nursing program

• P atient C are T echnician Certification , preferred National Center of Competency Testing

• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only) . Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only) . May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $16.37 - $23.36 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .