Wound Healing Tech (Per Diem)

Position Summary

The Wound Healing Tech is an integral part of the wound healing team assisting in patient related activities and treatment, and performing routine duties related to the operation of the clinic and support of the inpatient wound specialists. This position reports to the Assistant Director of the Wound Program or the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services. The wound healing tech assists in the delivery of patient wound care and provides information and patient education in an organized manner to ensure patient and workplace safety, while emphasizing the maximization of the patient's health. The tech follows all Wound Program policies and procedures and demonstrates competence while performing job duties and responsibilities.

Experience

• Must have previous experience working as a CNA, MA, HHA, EMT, LVN, or a rehab aide.
• Previous experience in wound care, or patient care in an acute-care or familiar setting highly preferred.
• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer such as user names and password concepts, internet, e-mail, navigation of computer desktop, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars, and online training programs.

Education

• High school graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent work experience in related field.
• Completion of C.N.A. program preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• LVN, MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA certification required.

Other

• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as user name and password, concepts, internet, e-mail, and navigation of computer desktop using files, windows, navigation buttons, tool bars, and online training programs.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Schedule

• Per Diem Wound Tech will be scheduled for at least 2 days per pay period with anticipated schedule of 6 days per pay period after orientation.

Pay

• Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $35.36 to $47.32
• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.01
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $2.95