Wound Care Tech

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a wound care clinician. The role includes documenting care, assisting with wound dressing, and supporting diagnostic testing in an adult-to-geriatric population with occasional pediatric patients.

Requirements include a GED or high school diploma and BLS certification; 1–2 years of direct patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred certifications: Patient Care Tech, Athletic Training, CNA, Paramedic, EMT, or Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct patient care under supervision.
• Support wound care procedures and minor surgeries as applicable.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and charting.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Provides and documents direct patient care for patients under the direct supervision of a wound care clinician or provider. While the general age of the patient is adult through geriatric, there may occasionally be infants through pediatric patients. The care will include a safe, comfortable and confidential environment.

Responsibilities

Provides and documents direct patient care for patients under the direct supervision of a wound care clinician or provider. While the general age of the patient is adult through geriatric, there may occasionally be infants through pediatric patients. The care will include a safe, comfortable and confidential environment.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
• Preferred Certifications: 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

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS certification through AHA Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Fayette Hospital