Wound Care Tech - BACU

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Primary Purpose

Provides wound care to patients to decrease complications, speed healing time, and assist in maximum recovery for patients.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must have completed or hold one of the following :

• Two (2) years of experience in a Med / Surg environment
• A formal nurse aide course
• A current certified nurse aide registry
• A medical assistant courses
• A current medical assistant certificate
• A patient care technician course
• A current patient care technician certificate
• Must be a currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing and must have documentation of basic fundamentals of nursing from the school
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Parkland's job specific training program

Experience

Previous experience as a wound care technician preferred.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR HeartSaver (First Aid / CPR / AED) required from one of the following :

Skills or Special Abilities

Must be able to successfully complete all department assigned competencies.

Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with patients, families, medical staff and hospital personnel.

Must be able to document care given in the medical record.

Must be able to demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.