Wound Care Technician, Full-time, Englewood, CO

Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Me•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Wound Care Technician works closely with and under the direction of the clinic team to coordinate patient care and help ensure patient safety. Depending on services offered at the work location, the role may include transporting patients in a company vehicle. The technician performs patient care under supervision, assists with wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, maintains patient-care areas, documents care, and supports clinic operations. Employees are expected to cross-train, follow clinical and safety standards, protect patient confidentiality, and maintain required licenses and certifications throughout employment. The position may require light ground and/or air travel. Employment is contingent upon meeting health-clearance requirements, which may include vaccination or immunity documentation and tuberculosis testing. The employer provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities and maintains an equal employment opportunity policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved agency.
Valid driver's license with a positive driving history; a chauffeur's license is required in some states.
Experience using an electronic medical record system for patient documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to treat others with compassion and patience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Maintain all required licenses and certifications throughout employment.
Comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Meet applicable health-clearance requirements, which may include evidence of vaccination or immunity for Hepatitis B, influenza, MMR, varicella, and Tdap, as well as tuberculosis testing; additional documentation may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of medical experience in an outpatient medical clinic.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Under direction and supervision, take patient vital signs, document in the electronic medical record (EMR), measure and photograph wounds, and send or fax wound-care supply and home-care orders.
Assist physicians and registered nurses with wound-care procedures within scope of practice.
Clean and stock patient-care areas, put away supplies, follow infection-control practices, and maintain a clean work environment.
Follow department policies and procedures for approved items and practices in wound-care and hyperbaric environments to help ensure patient safety.
Communicate findings to the immediate supervisor or HBO safety director before treatment begins.
Inform management of changes in working conditions or concerns, including infection control, hazardous materials, and confined spaces.
Follow emergency fire-safety procedures in the wound center and hyperbaric environment.
Under direction and supervision, educate patients about wound-care dressings, hygiene, and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients for approved acute or chronic conditions.
Complete thorough and accurate EMR documentation in a timely manner according to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Assist with answering phones, coordinating patient scheduling, obtaining new-patient phone intakes, and obtaining additional clinical documentation.
Adhere to company, hospital, and accrediting-body clinical, safety, and compliance standards.
Participate in cross-training to build versatile skills, provide backup support during absences, and support seamless clinic operations.
Safeguard patient information and comply with HIPAA policies and confidentiality standards.
May participate in onboarding and training new team members.
Transport patients to and from appointments when transportation service is offered at the work location.
Perform other duties as assigned.