Wound Care Technician - Burn Acute Care Unit

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas is seeking a Wound Care Technician for a full-time role with rotating shifts (2-12hr and 2-8hr). Primary duties include providing wound care to accelerate healing and support patient recovery, under supervision of licensed staff.

The candidate should have relevant education options listed, experience preferred in Med/Surg, and BLS or Heart Saver certification. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the health team.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a Med/Surg environment preferred.
• Formal nurse aide course or equivalent certification required.
• BLS or Heart Saver (First Aid/ CPR/ AED) certification required from a recognized provider.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wound care under licensed supervision.
• Provide basic hygiene care and unsterile treatments.
• Take vital signs and assist with range of motion exercises.
• Advocate for patients while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
• Demonstrate wound care techniques to patients and families.
• Maintain knowledge of sanitation, infection control and equipment usage.
• Monitor patient environment for safety and report deficiencies.
• Notify nursing staff of patient condition changes and assist as needed.
• Escort patients and transport supplies as required.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through training and reading.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Two years Med/Surg experience

Nurse aide course

Certified nurse aide registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

Patient care technician course

Patient care technician certificate

Enrolled in accredited school of nursing

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Parkland job-specific training program

Job description

Location: Parkland: 6th FLR BLK 600

• ROTATING SHIFT**

Work Hours: 2- 12hr & 2-8 hr shifts

Full Time Position

Wound Care Technician

Primary Purpose

Provides wound care to patients to reduce complications, shorten healing time, and support maximum recovery.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must have completed or hold one of the following

• Two (2) years of experience in a Med/Surg environment
• A formal nurse aide course
• A current certified nurse aide registry
• A medical assistant course
• A current medical assistant certificate
• A patient care technician course
• A current patient care technician certificate
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing and must have documentation of the basic fundamentals of nursing from the school
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Parkland's job-specific training program

Experience

• Previous experience as a wound care technician preferred.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Heart Saver (First Aid/CPR/AED) required from one of the following

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network
• American Heart Association
• American patient-centeredepatient-valuedining Network
• Current employees have a grace period until July 21st, 2023, to obtain their BLS Certification OR Heart Saver (First Aid/CPR/AED).

Skills Or Special Abilities

• Must be able to successfully complete all department-assigned competencies.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and hospital personnel.
• Must be able to document care given in the medical record.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wound care.
• Performs specified patient care activities under the direction of a licensed medical provider, including providing basic hygiene care, unsterile treatments, taking vital signs, and range of motion exercises.
• Lifts, ambulates, and feeds patients in accordance with patient-centered care, providing optimal care services to patients and their families.
• Serves as a patient advocate by responding to a patient's needs and special requests. Maintains open communication and honors patients' rights and confidentiality while providing optimal service to patients and their families.
• Demonstrates wound care to patients and family members in collaboration with the licensed medical provider.
• Maintains, updates, and utilizes knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies and equipment usage to optimize customer care and services.
• Monitors conditions of patient environment and equipment, i.e. wheelchairs, bed rails, scales, floor conditions, and corrects the condition and/or reports the deficiencies or defects for immediate correction as appropriate.
• Monitors ongoing patient status, including wounds, and responds to a patient's change in condition by notifying and assisting nurses and other health team members in handling patient care needs.
• Escorts patients to other areas, cleans designated or special areas, provides or requests translation services when applicable, performs quality control checks, and delivers patient specimens when applicable in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Stocks and distributes supplies, transports linens, and completes charge vouchers.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development by attending in-services and reading internal publications and integrates this knowledge as appropriate to the job.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with staff, patients, family members, and physicians to ensure the patient receives the best possible care.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Wound Care area.
• Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
• Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
• Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
• Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Requisition ID: 989254