• Wound Care Patient Care Tech

    Novant Health (Mount Pleasant, SC)


    What We Offer

     

    East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

     

    Facility: East Cooper Medical Center

     

    Department: Wound Care

     

    Position Type: PRN

    Position Summary

    This is a non-licensed position that requires on-the-job training and works under the supervision of licensed wound care professionals, including RNs, therapists, and physicians. The Wound Care Tech assists with direct patient care in a clinical wound care setting and is responsible for a variety of support tasks that ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations.

     

    Primary duties include preparing and cleaning treatment areas, monitoring patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, applying and removing dressings, and managing supplies through Materials Management. The role also requires competence in:

     

    + Photographing wounds and uploading images into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

    + Using aseptic and sterile techniques

    + Handling and preparing skin substitutes

    + Collecting specimens

    + Applying compression wraps, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and total contact casting

    + Educating patients on wound care procedures

    + Additional responsibilities may include crash cart safety checks, administrative support, and other duties as assigned by the clinic manager.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet each essential duty and complete required competency validations by a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) within 90 days of hire.

    Required

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Current BLS certification

    + Strong computer and documentation skills

    + Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

    + Effective communication and teamwork skills

    + Ability to manage time and tasks independently

     

    Preferred

     

    + Associate degree

    + At least 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    120202