WOUND CARE TECHNICIAN, FH - WOUND HEALING PROGRAM (3008805001)
About The Position
The Wound Care Technician assists wound care providers during patient examinations and contributes to patient care by preparing exam rooms, helping patients with mobility needs, safely using a Hoyer lift for transfers and positioning, performing select wound care procedures, and supporting providers during examinations. Under the license of a Wound and Ostomy (WOCN) practitioner, the technician develops expertise in managing different types of wounds and their appropriate treatments to promote healing, prevent complications, and improve patients’ health. The role includes department orientation to build the competencies and clinical skills needed to support the WOCN practitioner and perform essential tasks independently. This is an on-site position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an FTE of 1.0 and 40 standard hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician, or EMT education program.
- Current Wisconsin certification as a Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician, an LPN license, or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (associate, diploma, or certificate).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent, required within 90 days of hire.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an outpatient health care setting.
- One year of experience in a wound care setting.
- Proficiency in wound care techniques.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms.
- Assist patients with mobility needs, including safely using a Hoyer lift for transfers and positioning.
- Perform selected wound care procedures and support providers during examinations.
- Perform dressing changes and measure wounds.
- Maintain photographic documentation of wounds.
- Apply and remove advanced wound dressings.
- Administer compression therapy.
- Support procedures such as ultrasonic and nonselective debridement.
- Complete department orientation to develop the competencies and clinical skills required for the role.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Career pathways and career tuition assistance.
- Continuing education unit opportunities.
- Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- Referral bonuses.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Free workplace clinics.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Adoption assistance.
- Healthy Contributions.
- Care@Work.
- Moving assistance.
- Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
