Wound Care Technician - Burn Acute Care Unit

Primary Purpose: Provides wound care to patients to reduce complications, shorten healing time, and support maximum recovery. Work Hours: 2 x 12hr and 2 x 8hr shifts; Rotating shift; Full Time Position

Responsibilities

Assist with wound care; Perform specified patient care activities under the direction of a licensed medical provider, including basic hygiene care, unsterile treatments, taking vital signs, and range of motion exercises; Lift, ambulate, and feed patients in accordance with patient-centered care; Serve as a patient advocate by responding to patient needs and special requests while honoring patients' rights and confidentiality; Demonstrate wound care to patients and family members in collaboration with the licensed medical provider; Maintain and utilize knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies and equipment usage; Monitor patient environment and equipment and correct or report deficiencies; Monitor ongoing patient status, including wounds, and notify nurses and health team members of changes in condition; Escort patients, clean designated areas, provide or request translation services, perform quality control checks, and deliver patient specimens when applicable; Stock and distribute supplies, transport linens, and complete charge vouchers; Pursue professional growth by attending in-services and reading internal publications; Maintain positive working relationships with staff, patients, family members, and physicians; Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines affecting the Wound Care area; Develop internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and accreditation and health plan requirements; Seek advice and guidance as necessary; Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; Make recommendations to supervisor, implement, and monitor results; Stay abreast of developments in the field through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and professional organizations, and maintain certification or licensure; Integrate knowledge gained into current work practices

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in a Med/Surg environment, or a formal nurse aide course, or a current certified nurse aide registry, or a medical assistant course, or a current medical assistant certificate, or a patient care technician course, or a current patient care technician certificate, or currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing with documentation of basic fundamentals of nursing, or graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or Parkland's job-specific training program; Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (First Aid/CPR/AED) certification required from an approved provider; Must be able to successfully complete all department-assigned competencies; Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and hospital personnel; Must be able to document care given in the medical record; Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors

Nice to have

Previous experience as a wound care technician