Wound Care Technician - Per Diem - Day

White Plains Hospital•Claremont, NH

2d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Technician assists with the care and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of wound care physical therapists and registered nurses. The role follows required infection-control protocols and helps maintain a safe, orderly department. It also includes preparing treatment equipment and supplies, supporting patient mobility and care, and providing front-desk coverage when needed. When assigned, the technician may serve as a sitter for constant-observation patients on nursing units and perform patient-centered tasks such as bathing, skin care, toileting, feeding, intake and output measurement, oral care, safety observation, and communication with nursing staff. The position is per diem, with day-shift hours listed as 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Successful completion of orientation and on-the-job training according to department guidelines.
Ability to interact with and assist therapists in treating adults and seniors; must be open to working with infants and children if needed.
BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
Computer skills or aptitude and ability to use relevant EPIC and/or Wound Expert modules after training.
Core competencies include stress tolerance, teamwork, communication, planning and organization, problem-solving, multitasking, adaptability, attention to detail, and judgment and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Follow the WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
Assist wound care therapists and nurses with treatments under their direct supervision.
Obtain and appropriately position equipment, materials, and supplies for use.
Assist patients with ambulation when directed by a therapist or registered nurse.
Help patients put on and remove clothing.
Assist therapists with supporting, transferring, ambulating, and treating patients.
Under licensed therapist and nursing supervision, perform wound-care pretreatment tasks, including removing dressings and washing affected areas.
Provide front-desk coverage when the department secretary is absent, including scheduling, phone intake, and charge posting.
Observe patients and equipment and report unusual symptoms or equipment failures to therapists or registered nurses.
Use required infection-control methods and policies at all times.
Maintain and clean equipment and materials used in patient treatment.
Prepare bandages, dressings, and other equipment required for treatment.
Monitor inventory of materials and supplies and identify requisition needs under supervision.
Escort patients to and from the department.
Keep storage and supply areas organized and orderly.
Assist with orientation and training of volunteers and students.
Attend relevant department meetings, in-services, and hospital-mandated in-service programs.
Restock materials as needed.
When assigned, function as a sitter for constant-observation patients on nursing units and perform patient-centered tasks, including bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, measuring intake and output, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.