Burn Technician

RWJBarnabas Health • Livingston, NJ

37d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Administers daily hydrotherapy and dressing changes of all adult and pediatric burn patients. Performs wound care on designated consults and wound management cases throughout the medical center. Assists Registered Nurses with patient care as assigned by Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator. Reinforces patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurses during wound care. Uses and understanding of the principals of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific assistance in treatment and care.

Requirements

• High School graduate
• American Heart Association (AHA) designation for BLS

Nice To Haves

• Prior health care experience preferred (i.e. Nurse's Aide, Monitor Tech, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy, EMT).

Responsibilities

• Administers daily hydrotherapy and dressing changes of all adult and pediatric burn patients.
• Performs wound care on designated consults and wound management cases throughout the medical center.
• Assists Registered Nurses with patient care as assigned by Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
• Reinforces patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurses during wound care.
• Uses and understanding of the principals of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific assistance in treatment and care.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees