Wound Care Technician- Per Diem - Day

Montefiore Health System; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System in White Plains, NY, is seeking a Wound Care Technician to assist in patient care under the supervision of wound care therapists and RNs. You will follow infection control protocols and help maintain a safe, orderly department.

The role requires interaction with adult patients, orientation and on-the-job training, and proficiency with EPIC/Wound Expert after training. BLS is required within three months of hire. Shift is day, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within three months of hire is required for wound care technicians.
• Experience interacting with therapists and patients in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC and Wound Expert modules is expected after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist wound care therapists and RNs in administering treatments under supervision.
• Obtain and prepare equipment, supplies, and position them for use.
• Support patient mobility and transfers as directed by therapists.
• Assist patients with dressing changes and pre-treatment tasks.
• Provide front desk support when needed, including scheduling and charge posting.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification within 3 months

Tools

EPIC

Wound Expert

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Clinics Wound Care

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4 PM

Hours Per Pay Period: 0

Pay Rate/Range: $25.00 - $37.50

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Position Summary: Assists in the care and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of wound care physical therapists and RNs; carries out responsibilities utilizing required infection control protocols; performs tasks to maintain the department in a safe and orderly condition.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Assists the wound care therapist and nurses in administering treatments, under their direct supervision.
3. Obtains equipment, material, supplies, and positions them appropriately for use.
4. Assists patients in ambulation when directed by a therapist / RN.
5. Assists patients to don/ doff clothing items.
6. Assists therapists to support, transfer, ambulate, and treat patients.
7. Under the supervision of the licensed therapist and nurses administers wound care pre-treatment tasks, including removal of dressings and washing of affected areas.
8. Provides front desk coverage in the absence of the department secretary, including but not limited to scheduling, phone intake and charge posting.
9. Observes patients and their equipment and reports unusual symptoms or equipment failure to the therapists and / or RNs.
10. Utilizes required methods of the infection as per policy at all times.
11. Maintains and cleans all equipment and materials used in patient treatment.
12. Prepares equipment, such as bandaging, dressings, and equipment required for treatment.
13. Maintains current inventory of materials and supplies to determine need for requisitions under supervision.
14. Escorts patients to and from the department.
15. Maintains and organizes storage and supply area in an orderly way.
16. Assists in the orientation, training of volunteers and students.
17. Attends department meetings and in-services when relevant and appropriate subjects are presented.
18. Restocks materials as necessary.
19. Attends hospitals mandatory in-service programs.
20. Function as a Sitter for Constant Observation patients on the nursing units, when assigned, including patient center tasks such as performing bed baths, skin care, toileting, feeding, measurement of intake & output, oral care, safety surveillance, and communication with nursing staff.
21. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: Successful completion of orientation and on-the-job training according to department guidelines.
• Qualifications: Ability to interact with and assist therapists in the treatment of adults, and seniors. Open to working with infants and children, if needed.
• BLS: BLS is required for Wound Care Technicians within three months of hire
• Has computer skills/aptitude and is able to use the relevant EPIC and / or Wound Expert modules once taught.

Core Competencies

• Stress tolerance
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Judgment and decision-making

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

• Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (> 65 years)
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• All populations
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.