Wound Care Tech - Burn Dressing Team - Part-Time AM (901)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,697 - 35,335; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for PSLF

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Alabama is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with burn dressing care in both hospital and ambulatory settings. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of relevant experience, and a Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. The position offers part-time shifts with a pay range of $15.75 to $25.65 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including educational assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience required.
• Must complete in-house wound care training program.
• BLS certification from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with burn dressing care for patients.
• Cleansing wounds and applying dressings.
• Maintain vacuum assisted wound closure device.

Skills

Burn dressing care

Wound cleansing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.75 - $25.65 / hour

Shifts: part-time AM

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more.

Job Description

To assist with burn dressing care for patients in the hospital and ambulatory setting with burns and complex wounds. To cleanse wounds, apply enzymatic debridement and biological and synthetic dressing application. To apply and maintain the vacuum assisted wound closure device. To provide face care and the care of burn grafts and donor sites.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year relevant experience required. Must successfully complete in-house wound care training program. Certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.