WOUND MEDICINE TECHNICIAN

Definition and Role

Provides for the delivery of patient care, works collaboratively and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse/provider; communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, family, and visitors; provides a safe environment for patients; assists patients in obtaining optimal functioning considering their individual capabilities; performs all functions as delegated by the lead nurse; and keeps nursing personnel informed and adheres to the policies and procedures of MedCentris.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

- Dressing removal, wound cleansing, taking wound photos, measurements & vital signs; set up and clean up patient treatment areas; instrument cleaning, set up for special procedures & sterilization of instruments.

- Dressing application under direction of licensed personnel

- Competency completion for multiple skills as appropriate for scope of practice

- Inventory control and ordering as directed by Clinical Coordinator or Program Director.

- In the field techs are responsible for restocking inventory as directed by their Provider or Program Director

- Able to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting and carrying at least 50lbs, transferring and repositioning patients, and extensive bending and standing

- Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures

- Assists with processing cultures, labs, biopsies, and various ancillary orders

- Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet the needs of the patients, families, and other staff members.

- Must complete charting in a timely manner.

- Charting is to be completed at the facility or immediately after patient care/rounds.

- In the field techs are to assist in obtaining all consents and adding them to the appropriate Spark folder

- Assists with appointment confirmation, patient status reports, patient satisfaction reporting, patient disposition management and wound status updates.

- Able to perform multiple administrative tasks and has adequate computer skills.

- Able to assist with the safe transport of patients by wheelchair or stretcher.

- Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes

- In the field techs are to complete time tracking sheet and have them signed by your provider daily once completed

- In the field techs are to turn in completed time tracking sheet to supervisor by the end of each week

- In the field techs are to complete mileage form and turn in to your supervisor weekly

- In the field techs are to turn in the following weeks scheduled times and locations to supervisor by noon every Friday

- Works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse

- Attends and participates in meetings upon request, and continuing education.

- Ability to communicate, work effectively and interact well with providers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals and maintain employee and patient confidentiality at all times in written, verbal, and electronic information.

- Assists Provider and professional staff with equipment and supply set up and reports any defect or compromise in a timely manner

- Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members

- Able to respect and maintain patient confidentiality

- Demonstrates the ability to be effective, flexible, well organized and function well under stressful situations

- Adheres to OSHA standards with regard to infection control & blood borne pathogens

- Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled

- Reports to work on time and scheduled and completes work within designated times as directed

- Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty

- Represents MedCentris in a positive and professional manner

- Responds quickly and appropriately to supervisors request and carry out assignments with little need for direction

- Able to identify and is alert to changing conditions with patients and follow through appropriately

- Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned

- Acrylic nails are prohibited

- Treatment room timely turnover: trash removal and sanitizing of all surfaces as indicated

- Inventory: stocking, removal of expired products and proper disposal of shipping boxes

- Appointment confirmation assistance

- Referral letter assistance

- Client satisfaction reporting assistance

- Faxing, DME orders, calls & all administrative support tasks as directed by Charge Nurse

- Appropriate & timely reporting, to Charge Nurse or Manager, of any issue, concern, suspicion or communication that presents a compromise to patient safety, wound outcomes or client satisfaction.

- EHR data entry under direction of Charge Nurse or Provider

- Supply procurement for offsite OP settings

- Report office supply or medical supply needs

- Keep treatment rooms stocked

- Keep supply closet clean & organized

- Frequently checking company email and Spark during business hours

- Monitor time & attendance, refraining from OT w/out prior approval

- Process & autoclave surgical instruments

- Assistance with EHR patient/wound status updates (patients with extensive absences, deceased, discharged, transferred, etc.; needs to be done q 2 weeks at a minimum to ensure more accurate statistics; always check with receptionist or Clinical Coordinator on the status of this task.

- Any and all other duties assigned/requested by your direct supervisor.

- Required to work in neighboring clinics within a 60 mile radius as well as the Home to Heal driving requirements.

Qualifications

- One year experience in a medical office or health care setting preferred.

- Typically, Mon-Fri (8am-5pm); flexibility required to accommodate facility & patient needs.

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- CPR/BLS required

- TB and Flu vaccination

Physical Requirements

- Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.

- Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.

- Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.

- Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.