Wound Care Technician Wound Ostomy

Job Description

Location: UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, Colorado, US

Department: Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing

Work Schedule: Full Time (80.00 hours per pay period, 2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $19.67 - $25.57 per hour (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Onsite – no hybrid or remote option

Assists WOC nurses with wound care on inpatient units and collaborates with the inpatient wound care team to provide clinical support to bedside staff.

• Collaborate with WOC nurses and bedside staff to support local workflows, including prevention rounding and implementation of the HAPI bundle.
• Monitor wound progression and healing; perform simple wound care treatments; and elevate wound concerns to the WOC nurse team.
• Maintain wound care equipment and use technology to support HAPI prevention, wound identification, and healing.
• Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families per hospital standards and execute appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures.
• Apply critical thinking, decisive judgment, and work with minimal supervision; operate in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching.
• 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account when enrolled in high‑deductible plan.
• Tuition assistance up to 100% for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year for other programs or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.