Wound Care Technician/Medical Assistant or EMT or LVN - Wound Care
About The Position
The Wound Care Technician assists with patient care during wound care visits as directed by a licensed care provider. The role applies first-aid knowledge to help physicians and advanced providers treat patients, including changing dressings and applying bandages. It also involves accurate, legal, and ethical documentation; maintaining a safe and healthy work environment; following equipment operating instructions and reporting malfunctions to the Medical Director; and cleaning and autoclaving equipment daily. The technician educates advanced providers on proper wound care techniques, including dressings, castings, negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and compression. The position is at Jovive Wound Care in Loma Linda, California. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The practice has an annual volume of 7,300 and averages 2–5 patients per hour. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a Wound Care Technician.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Medical Assistant or Certified Emergency Medical Technician qualification.
- Knowledge of clinical compliance.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members, including educating them on proper documentation.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
- Ability to uphold HIPAA privacy regulations and follow privacy policies regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) in the Privacy Policy Manual.
- Ability to report for assigned or confirmed shifts punctually and reliably.
- Numerical aptitude.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience in an urgent care or primary care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care as directed by a licensed care provider during wound care visits.
- Apply first-aid knowledge to assist physicians and advanced providers with patient treatment, including changing dressings and applying bandages.
- Document hands-on patient care accurately, legally, and ethically.
- Follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Follow equipment operating instructions and notify the Medical Director of equipment malfunctions.
- Clean and autoclave equipment daily.
- Educate advanced providers on proper wound care techniques, including dressings, castings, negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and compression.
Benefits
- Superior health plan options.
- Dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a $1.20 match for every dollar contributed up to 6%, plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions; eligibility begins in January following 18 months of service.
- Paid time off starting at four weeks.
- Paid holidays.
- Sabbatical.
- Student loan refinancing discounts.
- Professional and career development program.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and travel assistance.
- Wellness program.
- Commuter benefits program.
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of patients, communities, and employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
