Wound Care Technician- Per Diem - Day
About The Position
The Wound Care Technician assists with patient care and treatment under the direct supervision of wound care physical therapists and registered nurses. The position follows required infection-control protocols and helps keep the department safe, clean, and orderly. The technician may also provide constant-observation sitter support on nursing units when assigned, and may cover front desk duties when the department secretary is absent. The role serves patients across all populations. It requires a high school diploma and successful completion of department orientation and on-the-job training. BLS certification is required within three months of hire. The technician must have computer aptitude and be able to use relevant EPIC and/or Wound Expert modules after training. The position is per diem, with a day shift schedule listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and zero scheduled hours per pay period.
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; openness to working with infants and children if needed.
- BLS certification within three months of hire.
- Computer skills or aptitude and ability to use relevant EPIC and/or Wound Expert modules after instruction.
- Competencies include stress tolerance, teamwork, communication, planning and organization, problem-solving, multitasking, adaptability, attention to detail, and judgment and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
- Assist wound care therapists and nurses with treatments under their direct supervision.
- Obtain and 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 items.
- Assist therapists with supporting, transferring, ambulating, and treating patients.
- Under licensed therapist and nurse 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 and/or registered nurses.
- Use required infection-control methods at all times.
- Clean and maintain equipment and materials used in patient treatment.
- Prepare bandaging, 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 the orientation and training of volunteers and students.
- Attend relevant department meetings and in-services when appropriate subjects are presented.
- Restock materials as needed.
- Attend mandatory hospital in-service programs.
- When assigned, function as a sitter for constant-observation patients on nursing units and perform patient-centered tasks such as bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, intake and output measurement, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
