Wound Tech ARRMC (Wound Care Clinic)

Wound Tech ARRMC (Wound Care Clinic)

Position Summary

At the Advanced Wound Care Center at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC), the Wound Care Tech works under the direction of the Provider, RN, or LPN providing direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the Wound Care Tech performs specific procedures; keeps the clinic in operational form; supports inpatient wound care nurses as needed; maintains quality controls; and greets and assists patients and families. This position requires adept eye hand coordination, excellent knowledge retention, and effective communication skills to address complex care with patients and their families in frequently stressful situations.

The Advanced Wound Care Center has a dynamic team who are passionate about the work they do. This position is best suited for an individual who is a strong team member, enjoys wound care, developing new skills and is comfortable with a physically active work environment. The clinic is open Monday-Friday and closed major holidays.

• Greet patients in a friendly manner, provide narrative care, and keep them informed of waiting times as necessary.
• Answer patient calls and triage calls to an RN or provider as appropriate.
• Assist in opening and preparing the clinic each day to receive patients; keeping the flow of patients and staff smooth and efficient; cleaning exam rooms after each patient encounter; and restocking rooms and supply cupboards as needed.
• Under provider and nursing oversight/direction, you will provide direct patient care for patients with wounds or burns and perform specific procedures as directed.

• You are a problem solver with the ability to interpret and manage multiple changing priorities in a pleasant and cheerful manner.
• You are an excellent multi-tasker and thrive on prioritizing multiple requests in a calm and efficient manner.
• You take pride in delivering excellent patient care and in dealing effectively, courteously, and professionally with all external and internal customers including emotional and distraught patients.

Licensure/Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start.

ONE of the following is required upon start:

• CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).
• EMT: Emergency Medical Technician certified by the Oregon Department of Human Services required upon start.
• CCMA: Certified Medical Assistant certification .
• 1 year of previous patient care experience in a wound clinic setting required in lieu of certification.

Preferred Experience and Abilities

• One or more years in an advanced wound center setting.
• Experience transferring bariatric patients via a Hoyer lift.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to advanced wound therapy.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Medical Terminology typically gained through an approved course or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge through specific education and/or experience including spreadsheets, database, word processing, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Competitive starting wage.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.

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