WOUND MEDICINE TECHNICIAN

MedCentris•Southaven, MS

34d

About The Position

Definition and Role Provides for the delivery of patient care, works collaboratively and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse/provider; communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, family, and visitors; provides a safe environment for patients; assists patients in obtaining optimal functioning considering their individual capabilities; performs all functions as delegated by the lead nurse; and keeps nursing personnel informed and adheres to the policies and procedures of MedCentris.

Requirements

One year experience in a medical office or health care setting preferred.
Typically, Mon-Fri (8am-5pm); flexibility required to accommodate facility & patient needs.
High School Diploma or equivalent required
CPR/BLS required
TB and Flu vaccination
Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.
Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.
Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.

Responsibilities

Dressing removal, wound cleansing, taking wound photos, measurements & vital signs
Set up and clean up patient treatment areas
Instrument cleaning, set up for special procedures & sterilization of instruments.
Dressing application under direction of licensed personnel
Competency completion for multiple skills as appropriate for scope of practice
Inventory control and ordering as directed by Clinical Coordinator or Program Director. In the field techs are responsible for restocking inventory as directed by their Provider or Program Director
Able to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting and carrying at least 50lbs, transferring and repositioning patients, and extensive bending and standing
Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures
Assists with processing cultures, labs, biopsies, and various ancillary orders
Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet the needs of the patients, families, and other staff members. Must complete charting in a timely manner. Charting is to be completed at the facility or immediately after patient care/rounds. In the field techs are to assist in obtaining all consents and adding them to the appropriate “Spark” folder
Assists with appointment confirmation, patient status reports, patient satisfaction reporting, patient disposition management and wound status updates. Able to perform multiple administrative tasks and has adequate computer skills. Able to assist with the safe transport of patients by wheelchair or stretcher. Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes
In the field techs are to complete time tracking sheet and have them signed by your provider daily once completed
In the field techs are to turn in completed time tracking sheet to supervisor by the end of each week
In the field techs are to complete mileage form and turn in to your supervisor weekly
In the field techs are to turn in the following weeks scheduled times and locations to supervisor by noon every Friday
Works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Attends and participates in meetings upon request, and continuing education. Ability to communicate, work effectively and interact well with providers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals and maintain employee and patient confidentiality at all times in written, verbal, and electronic information.
Assists Provider and professional staff with equipment and supply set up and reports any defect or compromise in a timely manner
Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members
Able to respect and maintain patient confidentiality
Demonstrates the ability to be effective, flexible, well organized and function well under stressful situations
Adheres to OSHA standards with regard to infection control & blood borne pathogens
Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled
Reports to work on time and scheduled and completes work within designated times as directed
Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty
Represents MedCentris in a positive and professional manner
Responds quickly and appropriately to supervisor’s request and carry out assignments with little need for direction
Able to identify and is alert to changing conditions with patients and follow through appropriately
Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned Acrylic nails are prohibited
Treatment room timely turnover: trash removal and sanitizing of all surfaces as indicated
Inventory: stocking, removal of expired products and proper disposal of shipping boxes
Appointment confirmation assistance
Referral letter assistance
Client satisfaction reporting assistance
Faxing, DME orders, calls & all administrative support tasks as directed by Charge Nurse
Appropriate & timely reporting, to Charge Nurse or Manager, of any issue, concern, suspicion or communication that presents a compromise to patient safety, wound outcomes or client satisfaction.
EHR data entry under direction of Charge Nurse or Provider
Supply procurement for offsite OP settings
Report office supply or medical supply needs
Keep treatment rooms stocked
Keep supply closet clean & organized
Frequently checking company email and Spark during business hours
Monitor time & attendance, refraining from OT w/out prior approval
Process & autoclave surgical instruments
Assistance with EHR patient/wound status updates (patients with extensive absences, deceased, discharged, transferred, etc.; needs to be done q 2 weeks at a minimum to ensure more accurate statistics; always check with receptionist or Clinical Coordinator on the status of this task.
Any and all other duties assigned/requested by your direct supervisor.
Required to work in neighboring clinics within a 60 mile radius as well as the Home to Heal driving requirements.