Wound Care Tech

aah; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay within listed range

Premium pay (shift/on-call)

Incentive pay for select roles

Annual increases based on performance

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Employer matching retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated healthcare teammate for a full-time role in Hyperbaric Medicine. The position involves patient preparation, assistance to physicians, wound care support, and operation of specialized chamber equipment.

You will document progress and ensure safety during hyperbaric therapy. Requirements include at least 1 year of CNA/EMT/Medical Assistant experience, High School education, and a BLS certification to be obtained within six months if not already held.

Qualifications

• High School Education completed.
• At least 1 year of experience as a CNA, EMT or Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months unless exempted by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams and assists physicians and nurses as required.
• Tends to patient comfort, ensures proper attire and safety in the hyperbaric chamber setting.
• Assists with minor procedures, wound care, and specimen handling.
• Sets up supplies and equipment, cleans rooms, and maintains sterile technique where needed.
• Operates and calibrates wound care equipment and imaging documentation systems.
• Supports patient instructions and communicates needs to care team.

Skills

CNA

EMT

Medical Assistant

Education

High School Education completed

Job description

Department:

36500 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Hyperbaric Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Options are four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday 07-1730 or eight 5 hour shifts (9-1730).
• One weekend per month
• 2 Holidays per year

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for exams, transports and provides assistance to patient as required. At facilities with hyperbaric chambers, checks patient's attire for compatibility within hyperbaric chamber environment and assures no prohibited materials are allowed into the chamber with patients.
• Assists physicians with technical and minor surgical procedures, including but not limited to: local surgical procedures, advanced surgical application and removal of wound dressings and contact casts, compression therapy, ultrasonic debridement, sharp debridement and biopsies. Prepares cultures of wounds and delivers specimens to the lab.
• Assists the RN with presenting basic patient instructions. Reports need for clarification to physician and/or RN, clients, families and ancillary departments.
• Prepares and sets up supplies, instruments and equipment needed in patient rooms prior to treatment. Cleans treatment and exam rooms after patient use.
• Prepares, calibrates and operates equipment and instrumentation according to specifications indicated by the physician, including but not limited to: ultrasonic debridement, Doppler ultrasound, wound vacuum assisted closure devices.
• Photographs wounds and downloads images into computer imaging program for continued visual documentation of wound progression.
• Performs point of care testing and quality control of designated lab test glucose monitoring. Maintains knowledge of computer programs for blood glucose monitor. Runs monthly reports. Monitors blood glucose levels using blood glucose monitor.
• Assists and monitors patients undergoing hyperbaric therapy at facilities with hyperbaric chambers as needed. At facilities with multi-place hyperbaric chambers, monitors patients within the hyperbaric chamber for duration of treatment, including but not limited to equalization of ear pressure and prevention of barotraumas, donning and removing of oxygen delivery system and monitoring chamber temperature.
• Sets up Hyperbaric chamber and oxygen delivery equipment including Scott masks, Duke hoods, T-pieces, heated humidification; assures one-way valves and overboard exhausts are aligned properly. Assures Hyperbaric chamber emergency air-breathing set-ups are appropriate for the number of personnel who are in the chamber. (Applicable at facilities with hyperbaric chambers).
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Requirements:

• High School Education completed
• At least 1 year of experience as a CNA, EMT or Medical Assistant
• Must be able to pass fitness testing to "dive" - accompany patient in the Hyperbaric Chamber during treatment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Our Commitment to You:

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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