Wound Treatment Assistant-I-ABQ
About The Position
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Wound Treatment Associate to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. Common responsibilities include preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, medication administration, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the EMR. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Specialized training in clinical medical skills such as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Tech or military medic program from an accredited school or military organization
- BLS required at time of hire.
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing wound technician assistant procedures after completion of competency and validation under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy such as (not an inclusive list):
- Rooming patients
- Applies compression bandaging/devices
- Application/removal of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
- Set up & assist for aseptic/sterile procedures
- Performs advanced and simple wound care
- Total Contact Casting
- Assists or provides appropriate hygiene activities to maintain or promote skin integrity
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
