Wound Care Technician - Burn Acute Care Unit

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas is hiring a Wound Care Technician for the Burn Acute Care Unit. This full-time role involves assisting with wound care, documenting patient care, and communicating with patients and families to support recovery.

Work includes wound management, hygiene, and patient advocacy under licensed supervision. Under the direction of a licensed provider, you will perform vital signs, basic treatments, ROM exercises, and update medical records.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or hold one of the listed qualifications.
• Experience in wound care or Med/Surg preferred.
• Current BLS or Heart Saver CPR certification from a recognized provider.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wound care and basic patient care activities under supervision.
• Perform hygiene care, unsterile treatments, vital signs, and ROM exercises.
• Escort and transport patients as needed; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Document care provided in the medical record with accuracy.
• Maintain awareness of sanitation, infection control, and safety practices.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to licensed staff promptly.
• Stock supplies, transport linens, and support department operations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and comply with rules and policies.

Skills

Wound care

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

Two years Med/Surg experience

Nurse aide course

CNA registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

Patient care technician course

PCT certificate

Enrolled in nursing program

Graduate from nursing program

Parkland training program

Job description

Wound Care Technician - Burn Acute Care Unit# Parkland Careers## Wound Care Technician - Burn Acute Care UnitApply: Main Hospital Bldg - 6th Floor: Full time: Posted Today: 990274**\\*\\*ROTATING SHIFT\\*\\*****Work Hours: 2- 12hr & 2-8 hr shifts****Full Time Position** **Wound Care Technician** Primary PurposeProvides 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.