Wound Care Technician - Lewiston, Idaho
$3,000 Sign-on BonusThe work location for this position is St.
Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, IdahoBenefits May Include Medical, Dental, Vision 401k w/ employer match Short & Long-term disabilities Life & AD&D insurances Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance and more Position SummaryThe Wound Care Technician (WCT) has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment.
The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others, and functions as a member of the healthcare team.
Primary Duties Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
Performs intake, takes vital signs and records patient history.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
Sets up equipment and instruments and prepares patients for procedures.
Performs patient care as directed and within training provided such as removal and application of dressings, application of topical therapies, and finger sticks for glucose testing.
Utilize both clean and sterile technique including NPWT applications and other procedures.
May collect and/or transport specimens.
May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
Maintains patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
May provide phone screening and routing of patient information to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Establishes priorities and accomplishes tasks in a timely manner.
Provides patient instructions and care as directed by the provider.
Ensures orders for home health, durable medical equipment, skilled nursing facilities, etc.
are completed and communicated appropriately.
Assists with, or completes, nurse visits as assigned by the provider.
Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position.
While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions:
(a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.
g.
, emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
Required High School Diploma/GED BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center Previous experience in a medical setting Preferred National Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant through an accredited body, or current active LPN License in the state of Idaho, or current CNA License in the state of Idaho Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program that is accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools).
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience with Electronic Medical Record programs Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Works Communication Courtesy Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, IdahoBenefits May Include Medical, Dental, Vision 401k w/ employer match Short & Long-term disabilities Life & AD&D insurances Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance and more Position SummaryThe Wound Care Technician (WCT) has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment.
The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others, and functions as a member of the healthcare team.
Primary Duties Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
Performs intake, takes vital signs and records patient history.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
Sets up equipment and instruments and prepares patients for procedures.
Performs patient care as directed and within training provided such as removal and application of dressings, application of topical therapies, and finger sticks for glucose testing.
Utilize both clean and sterile technique including NPWT applications and other procedures.
May collect and/or transport specimens.
May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
Maintains patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
May provide phone screening and routing of patient information to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Establishes priorities and accomplishes tasks in a timely manner.
Provides patient instructions and care as directed by the provider.
Ensures orders for home health, durable medical equipment, skilled nursing facilities, etc.
are completed and communicated appropriately.
Assists with, or completes, nurse visits as assigned by the provider.
Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position.
While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions:
(a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.
g.
, emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
Required High School Diploma/GED BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center Previous experience in a medical setting Preferred National Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant through an accredited body, or current active LPN License in the state of Idaho, or current CNA License in the state of Idaho Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program that is accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools).
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience with Electronic Medical Record programs Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Works Communication Courtesy Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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