Burn Tech, Part-Time , Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Burn Tech, Part-Time Days, Bronson Methodist Hospital

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Trauma Care Unit Burn Tech provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of tasks related to burn care therapy and preparation of patients for operating procedures. Must have good knowledge of infection control techniques.

Job training includes current burn care management techniques and wound care procedures. Duties may also include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members must be able to commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6-8 weeks of employment.

Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m.

- 6:30 p.m.) each week.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience and CNA license preferred
• Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Burn Life Support (ABLS) within 6 months of hire, and completion of burn care/management modules.

A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate
• Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies
• Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning
• Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help
• Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living
• Prepares patients for surgery and/or procedures properly
• Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient
• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate
• Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques
• Obtains vital patient…