Burn Technician Certified

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Technician / CNA in our Burn Unit to deliver compassionate, skilled care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and an RN. You will support a diverse patient population from pediatric to geriatric, acting as a vital collaborator with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

Core duties include direct patient care, ADLs, advanced wound care, accurate vital signs, real-time documentation, and clear communication with the clinical

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and CNA program certification.
• Minimum one year hospital experience as CNA/PCT/EMT preferred, in burn/wound care.
• CNA or EMT certification per Arizona standards and BLS from American Heart Association.
• PALS, ACLS, ABLS preferred within one year of employment.
• Bilingual is preferred; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, assist with ADLs and specialized procedures for burn recovery.
• Assist with advanced wound care and dressing changes as directed by the clinical team.
• Monitor and document patient conditions, vital signs, and changes; communicate with supervising nurses and physicians.
• Maintain precise, real-time documentation to support the medical team.

Skills

Vital signs

Wound care

ADLs assistance

Clinical documentation

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program certification

Job description

Are you looking to make a profound impact in a highly specialized field of care? As a Patient Care Technician / CNA in our Burn Unit, you will provide compassionate, skilled, and professional care to patients on their healing journey. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the close supervision of an RN, you will support a diverse patient population spanning from pediatric to geriatric. In this role, you aren't just completing tasks—you are a vital collaborator alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of direct care when they need it most.

What You'll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Deliver Specialized Care: Perform vital direct patient care, assist with daily Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and support specialized clinical procedures tailored to burn recovery.
• Master Advanced Skills: Assist with critical clinical tasks, including complex dressing changes and wound care functions as directed by the clinical team.
• Be the Eyes and Ears: Closely observe patient conditions, accurately track vital signs, and proactively communicate shifts in patient needs or health status to supervising nurses and physicians.
• Ensure Seamless Documentation: Maintain precise, real-time logging of all treatments and care delivered, ensuring the broader medical team has the data they need to succeed.

Hourly Pay Range: $16.87 - $24.88

The night shift pay differential will be paid at18%of the employee's base rate of pay.The weekendshift pay differential will be paid at8%of the employee's base rate of pay.

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and certification from an accredited nursing assistant/health aide program.
• Experience:
• Prefer at least one (1) year of hospital experience as a CNA, PCT, or EMT, preferably in aburn/wound care environment.

Certification/Licensure:

• Requires certification by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as a CNA or certification as an EMT by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Trauma System for EMTs, or a nationally recognized equivalent certificate.
• Requires a BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS, ACLS, and ABLS certification is preferred within one year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have theability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

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