What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Technician position at Silver Lake Hospital?
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full-time Wound Care Technician to assist the nurses in providing optimal wound care for our long-term acute care patients. Our full time Wound Care Technician will work 8 hour shifts. This position may require working every other weekend.
ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL
Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Wound Care Technician assists the Wound Care Nurse in providing patient wound care. Participates in weekly rounds with Wound Care Nurse and other interdisciplinary staff. Assists with wound dressings. Assists with wound VAC application. Cleans patients as needed during wound care treatment. Transports patients to HBOT Department as needed. Cleans surgical equipment prior to sterilization. This position does involve direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older and does require age specific experience, specialized training and/or expertise to serve this population.
POSITION QUALIFICATION
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or Certified EMT preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
- Patient care experience in a hospital or LTACH is preferred.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills are required. Must possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other staff members.
We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance, free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
