Wound Care Tech

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams, transports and provides assistance to patient as required.
• Assists physicians with technical and minor surgical procedures, including but not limited to: local surgical procedures, advanced surgical application and removal of wound dressings and contact casts, compression therapy, ultrasonic debridement, sharp debridement and biopsies.
• Prepares cultures of wounds and delivers specimens to the lab.
• Assists the RN with presenting basic patient instructions.
• Reports need for clarification to physician and/or RN, clients, families and ancillary departments.
• Prepares and sets up supplies, instruments and equipment needed in patient rooms prior to treatment.
• Cleans treatment and exam rooms after patient use.
• Prepares, calibrates and operates equipment and instrumentation according to specifications indicated by the physician.
• Monitors blood glucose levels using blood glucose monitor.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in direct patient care experience in an acute care medical atmosphere, which includes experiences as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician.
• Ability to work independently and have strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent service to patients and internal customers.
• Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.