Wound Care Tech

Veterans in Healthcare; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Wound Care Tech to join the Wound Consult Team. This full-time role runs 8:30am–4:30pm, focusing on dressing, cast application, and direct patient care.

You will document vitals, assist with wound care, manage supplies, and ensure sterility and compliance with OSHA standards. Candidates should have a HS diploma and certifications such as EMT/Paramedic/MA/CNA with CPR. Excellent communication and crisis response skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Certification as EMT, Paramedic, Surgical Technician, MA, or CNA
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and medical history accurately.
• Prepare exam rooms with necessary supplies and ensure sterility.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Manage supply PAR levels and stocking of supplies.
• Assemble cast kits and ensure availability for dressing changes.
• Ensure proper disposal of biohazard waste and adherence to OSHA standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Wound Care

Medical Records

Education

HS Diploma

CPR Certification

Job description

Wound Care Tech

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Employer: Spartanburg Medical Center

Team: Wound Consult Team

Contract: Full Time

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Job ID: P-107870

Job Requirements

The Wound Care Technician assists with dressing and cast application and provides clinical patient care to patients. The clinical aspects include recording vital signs when interacting with patients, wound cleansing and application of dressing as ordered by the provider, and supply management.

• HS Diploma or equivalent License/Registration/Certifications
• Certification as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Paramedic, Surgical Technician, or Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), CNA (Certified Nursing Aide)
• Current CPR certification Preferred Requirements Preferred Experience
• 1-2 years healthcare experience Core Job Responsibilities
• Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
• Prepare exam rooms with necessary supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
• Responsible for supply PAR levels and ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assembles cast kits and ensures there are enough cast kits for dressing change schedule.
• Checks expiration dates on all supplies monthly.
• Responsible for pick up and distribution of sterile from sterile processing department daily.
• Prepare patient for nurse assessment. Remove dressings and cleans wounds.
• Responsible for applying hard cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application.
• Responsible for applying soft cast to patients and following clinical protocol for application to ensure consistency in application.
• Apply dressings and wraps as ordered by provider.
• Uses CPR skills when required.
• Dispose of biohazard waste according to states standards.
• Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documents at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Manual dexterity, good hand/eye coordination and acceptable vision needed in daily work.
• Must have strong knowledge of organizational dynamics and have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills based on the command of the English language
• Must be able to perform the following functions: standing for long hours, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, pushing, pulling, and squatting.
• Must be able to lift 30+ pounds to lift patient extremities for casting, move equipment and supplies utilized in the workplace.

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