Burn Tech Per Diem (HOSP AST 3 PD)

About the role

The Burn Tech Per Diem provides patient care to acutely ill/injured burn patients 7days/week, 365 days/year; the primary responsibilities include assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) in providing wound care. This includes coordinating dressing changes, setting up dressing supplies, assisting with dressing changes, applying topical medications and moisturizers under direct supervision of an RN, discarding soiled dressing materials and cleaning equipment. In addition, the Burn Tech Per Diem may transport patients, obtain vital signs, assist in ADL’s, assist in equipment set-up (e.g. electro-cautery), manage supplies and equipment and apply and remove splints.

Responsibilities

• Provides Wound Care Procedures
• Patient Care and Unit Coordination
• Documentation and Communication

Requirements

• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used for burn wound care, splint, and positioning
• Ability to apply sterile technique, including wrapping and autoclaving of surgical instruments
• Ability to work with wounds and dressings to care for burn patients
• Knowledge of practice and protocols related to Burn Unit environment

Qualifications

• Recent burn technician experience and/or currently enrolled as a nursing student
• Knowledge of the nursing process

Skills

• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Discretion to ensure patient confidentiality

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Pay

$35.00 per hour

Schedule

Variable