Wound Care Technician/Medical Assistant or EMT or LVN - Wound Care - Jovive Wound Care - Loma Linda
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 support physicians and advanced providers in patient treatment, including changing dressings and applying bandages. It also includes accurate, legal, and ethical documentation of hands-on care; maintaining a safe and healthy work environment; and keeping equipment in proper working order. The technician cleans and autoclaves equipment daily and educates advanced providers on wound care techniques, including dressings, castings, negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and compression. The position is based at Jovive Wound Care in Loma Linda, California. The facility operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It has an annual volume of 7,300, averages 2–5 patients per hour, and offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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).
- 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 physicians and advanced providers with patient treatment during wound care visits, including changing dressings and applying bandages.
- Provide accurate, legal, and ethical documentation when performing hands-on patient care.
- Follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Follow equipment operating instructions, maintain proper equipment operation, 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
- 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; profit-sharing 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
