Wound Care Tech

Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Wound Care Technician assists with dressing and cast application and provides clinical patient care to patients. The clinical aspects include recording vital signs when interacting with patients, wound cleansing and application of dressing as ordered by the provider, and supply management.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• N/A

License/Registration/Certifications

• Certification as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Paramedic, Surgical Technician, or Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), CNA (Certified Nursing Aide)
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years healthcare experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
• Prepare rooms with necessary supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
• Responsible for supply PAR levels and ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assembles cast kits and ensures there are enough cast kits for dressing change schedule.
• Checks expiration dates on all supplies monthly.
• Responsible for pick up and distribution of sterile from sterile processing department daily.
• Prepare patient for nurse assessment. Remove dressings and cleans wounds.
• Responsible for applying hard cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application.
• Responsible for applying soft cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application.
• Apply dressings and wraps as ordered by provider.
• Uses CPR skills when required.
• Dispose of biohazard waste according to states standards.
• Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documents at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Manual dexterity, good hand/eye coordination and acceptable vision needed in daily work.
• Must have strong knowledge of organizational dynamics and have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills based on the command of the English language
• Must be able to perform the following functions: standing for long hours, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, pushing, pulling, and squatting.
• Must be able to lift 30+ pounds to lift patient extremities for casting, move equipment and supplies utilized in the workplace.