Wound Care Technician - F/T Days

Wound Care Technician - F/T Days at Hackensack Meridian Health summary:

The Wound Care Technician provides direct support to nurses and practitioners by assisting with patient care tasks such as measuring vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and maintaining supplies under supervision. This role requires knowledge of patient care procedures and safety standards, as well as physical ability to lift and move patients and equipment. Certification in basic life support and healthcare experience are preferred to ensure effective patient assistance in a wound care setting.

Description:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Wound Care Technician works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and is responsible for assisting nurses and licensed independent practitioners with a variety of direct and indirect patient care. The individual must possess knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures and demonstrate competency in following pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of this position. Must possess the ability to render care and treatment for all age patients- young adults through geriatrics. Assists with patient flow in the department and promotes a clean and safe environment for patients and team members.

Responsibilties:

• Escorts or moves patients into clean rooms and measures vital signs; Provides this information to the nurses.
• Prepares examination rooms, supplies and instruments for use.
• Supports the nursing team with regards to the location of patient educational materials in the Center for Wound Healing.
• Prepares patients for examinations and removes dressings.
• Uses CPR skills when required.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocking and sterilization of instruments.
• Practices OSHA safety standards.
• Triage patient phone calls as directed by the licensed independent practitioner or the office coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending on individual circumstances.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs, pushes or pulls a minimum of 25lbs, carries up to 25 pounds, and stands a minimum of 5 hours per day; Is able to lift or move patients and can bend from the waist to lift and move boxes.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Basic math and literacy skills. Knowledge of common hospital equipment used in patient care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Patient Care Technician Program or completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing Program from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year or more of experience in health care is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in customer service or patient care preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certificate from a Nursing Assistant Program or Patient Care Technician Program.

Keywords:

wound care technician, patient care, nursing assistant, vital signs measurement, patient support, healthcare assistant, basic life support, medical supplies management, healthcare safety standards, wound healing center