Wound Care Technician - Per Diem - Day

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 Includes the Following:

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:

Check appropriate box(s) below: ☐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.