Wound Care Technician - Burn Dressing Team - Trauma Services - AM (009)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Wound Care Technician to assist with burn dressing care for patients. This role entails responsibilities such as wound cleansing, dressing application, and maintaining essential treatment devices within hospital and outpatient environments. Eligible positions provide comprehensive benefits, including 100% tuition assistance and paid time off, fostering a supportive work culture dedicated to career advancement.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of relevant experience is needed.
• Successful completion of in-house wound care training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with burn dressing care for patients with burns and complex wounds.
• Responsibilities include wound cleansing and dressing application.
• Maintain vacuum-assisted closure devices and care for burn grafts.

Skills

Wound cleansing

Dressing application

Enzymatic debridement

Maintaining vacuum-assisted closure devices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Description - Wound Care Technician - Burn Dressing Team - Trauma Services - AM (009) (T227110)

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $15.75 - $25.65 / hour. Benefits for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine provides resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research. Recognized as U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama, and America’s No. 1 Large Employer by Forbes in 2021. It is a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and offers a Comprehensive Transplant Institute and Stroke Center. Our success stems from our supportive and inclusive culture. UAB Medicine offers unique opportunities for career advancement.

Job Description: To assist with burn dressing care for patients with burns and complex wounds in hospital and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include wound cleansing, enzymatic debridement, dressing application, maintaining vacuum-assisted closure devices, and caring for burn grafts and donor sites.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required, along with one year of relevant experience. Successful completion of in-house wound care training is required. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is also required.