Wound Care Tech

Piedmont; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital is seeking staff to provide and document direct patient care under supervision in a wound care setting. The role covers adult through geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric cases, ensuring a safe, confidential environment.

Responsibilities include patient care delivery, documentation, and adherence to clinical protocols. Minimum GED or high school diploma required, with preferred certifications in patient care and related fields.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred certifications include Patient Care Tech, Athletic Training, CNA, Paramedic, EMT, or Medical Assistant.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care for patients under direct supervision of a wound care clinician or provider.
• Care environment is kept safe, comfortable and confidential for patients from adult to geriatric; infants and pediatric patients may occur occasionally.

Skills

Patient care

Doppler use

Billing systems

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Doppler device

Billing databases

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