Wound Care Technician

Overview

We are seeking a Wound Care Technician , sometimes referred to as a Wound Care Medical Assistant (MA) , Wound Care Nursing Assistant (NA) or Wound Care ER Technician (ER Tech) in our Wound Care Department. The Wound Care Technician (Wound Care Tech) a ssist s with wound assessment, cleansing, dressing changes, and documentation; apply wound care products and devices under supervision . The Wound Care Tech will monitor / report wound progress; prepare patients for procedures; maintain equipment / inventory; perform basic clinical tasks; and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive wound healing. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

**To be considered for the Wound Care Technician role, candidates must have successfully completed a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), or ER Technician (ER Tech) program.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assist with wound assessments, measure and document wound characteristics, and update electronic medical records (EMR)

• Support wound cleansing and dressing changes by preparing sterile fields and assisting clinicians

• Apply wound care products such as ointments, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) , and compression dressings under supervision

• Monitor wound healing, report signs of infection or deterioration to nursing staff or providers

• Perform basic clinical tasks, prepare patients for procedures, and collaborate with the care team

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant or ER Tech, or similar program
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Previous experience in a wound care center and/or outpatient clinic

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

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