EMT - Full time

RestorixHealth ®•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$24 - $24

About The Position

RestorixHealth is seeking a Wound Care Technician to provide specialized care for chronic or slowly healing wounds. The technician assists with established treatment programs and the use of wound-dressing materials within the scope of their active license or certification, required competencies, and training. The role includes helping educate patients and caregivers on techniques for proper care at home, documenting treatments and patient progress, reporting to physicians or nurses, assisting with minor surgical procedures, and serving as a provider scribe where applicable. The technician works with patients, nurses, physicians, and other center staff to prepare patients and rooms for examinations and procedures, perform vital signs, support wound assessments, measure and photograph wounds, and assist with safe patient positioning. The position may also cross-cover duties within the technician’s scope, including Front Desk Coordinator responsibilities. RestorixHealth describes opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNA or Medical Assistant with an active license or certification in the appropriate state, or Emergency Medical Technician certification (EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-CC, or EMT-P).
BLS certification.
One year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Written, interpersonal, and telephone communication skills adequate for high-level communication in American English.
Strong technical skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Cooperative work attitude toward coworkers, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.

Nice To Haves

State certification as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work within the state-established scope of practice for the active license or certification held, and in accordance with required competencies and applicable training.
Support the center’s mission, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards for ethical business conduct.
Serve as a positive role model and team member, and recognize and support patients’ rights and responsibilities.
Transcribe for assigned providers as directed.
Accurately record all elements of patient visits, including wound assessments, lower-extremity assessments, and procedures.
Apply medical terminology and techniques appropriately based on training.
Participate in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers, and interact respectfully and considerately.
Use center resources appropriately and recommend potential cost-effective improvements to the work area.
Contribute to and participate in the organization’s performance-improvement program and related data collection.
Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and non-compliance with policies or procedures to the safety coordinator or other designated person.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
Assist with supply and equipment inventories to maintain appropriate stock and availability.
Escort patients to rooms while following policies, procedures, safety requirements, and patient needs.
Prepare rooms for the patient and procedure, and assemble and provide functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before procedures begin.
Cross-cover duties within scope, including Front Desk Coordinator responsibilities.
Respond promptly to the needs of patients, nurses, and physicians.
Perform vital signs and prepare patients for physician examinations.
Prepare patients for wound assessments under appropriate supervision.
Measure and photograph wounds before and after procedures according to policy.
Assist with proper and safe patient positioning.
Assist with patient education on wound-care techniques for home use.
Maintain daily records of treatments and patient progress, report to physicians or nurses, and assist with minor surgical procedures.