WOUND CARE TECHNICIAN, FH - WOUND HEALING PROGRAM

Froedtert; Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan 403b

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Zusammenfassung

Froedtert Health seeks a Wound Care Technician to assist wound care providers during patient exams and prepare exam rooms. You will help patients with mobility using a Hoyer lift and perform select wound care procedures and dressing changes to support healing.

Under supervision of a WOCN practitioner, you’ll learn various wound types and treatments, document measurements, and join a team focused on safe, compassionate care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of CNA/MA/Surgical Technician or EMT program required.
• Licensure: Wisconsin CNA/EMT/LPN or MA certification; BLS within 90 days.
• Experience: none required; outpatient wound care experience (1 year) preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist wound care providers during exams and prepare exam rooms.
• Help patients with mobility using a Hoyer lift for transfers and positioning.
• Perform dressing changes, measure wounds, document photographs.
• Apply/remove advanced wound dressings and administer compression therapy.
• Support procedures like ultrasonic debridement and nonselective debridement.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ausbildung

HS diploma or equivalent

CNA/MA/Surgical Tech/EMT program

Jobbeschreibung

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours :40.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends:

Job Summary:
The Wound Care Technician assists wound care providers during patient exams and plays an essential role in patient care by preparing exam rooms, assisting patients with mobility needs by safely using a Hoyer lift for transfers and positioning, performing select wound care procedures, and supporting providers during examinations.

Under the license of a Wound and Ostomy (WOCN) practitioner, the Wound Care Technician gains expertise in the management of various types of wounds. This role offers the opportunity to learn about different wound types and the appropriate treatments to promote healing, prevent complications, and improve the overall health of patients with acute or chronic wounds. Primary responsibilities include performing dressing changes, measuring wounds, maintaining photographic documentation, applying and removing advanced wound dressings, administering compression therapy, and supporting procedures like ultrasonic and nonselective debridement.

The Wound Care Technician is required to be enrolled in the department’s orientation to develop the competencies and clinical skills needed to effectively support the WOCN practitioner and independently perform essential tasks.

• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None.
• EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Previous experience in an outpatient health care setting and 1 year of experience in a wound care setting is preferred.
• EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician or EMT education program is required.
• EDUCATION PREFERRED: None.
• TRAINING REQUIRED: None.
• TRAINING PREFERRED: None.
• SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED: Proficiency in wound care techniques.
• LICENSURE REQUIRED: Current State of Wisconsin Certification as a Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (Associate, Diploma or Certificate) is required; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
• LICENSURE PREFERRED: None.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• - Paid time off
• - Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• - Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• - Referral bonuses
• - Retirement plan - 403b
• - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• - Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.