Wound Care Tech

About the role

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Schedule

PRN various weekdays 7am-3:30pm, with some weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care for patients under the direct supervision of a wound care clinician or provider.
• Care for patients ranging from infants to geriatric, with a general focus on adult through geriatric.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment for patients.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
• For the minimum education, certification, licensure, or degree in a medical field, preference is given to the following areas: Patient Care Tech, Athletic Training, Certified Nursing Assistant, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Assistant Preferred.

Work Experience

• 1 year of patient care experience Preferred.
• 2 years direct care with patients including wound dressing and assisting with minor surgical procedures Preferred.
• Ability to perform diagnostic testing and checklist completion Preferred.
• Experience with Doppler use Preferred.
• Experience in billing and use of databases Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA Required upon hire.

Business Unit: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital