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Wound Tech ARRMC (Wound Care Clinic)

Req #: 17424
Entity: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Location: Medford, OR
Department: Wound Care Clinic
Shift: Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM
Union Position: No
FTE: 1.000000
Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $20.53 - $28.23 depending on qualifications

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Wound Tech ARRMC (Wound Care Clinic)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Salary: Starts at $20.53 and up - with increase based on qualifications and years of relevant experience.


Position Summary

At the Advanced Wound Care Center at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC), the Wound Care Tech works under the direction of the Provider, RN, or LPN providing direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the Wound Care Tech performs specific procedures; keeps the clinic in operational form; supports inpatient wound care nurses as needed; maintains quality controls; and greets and assists patients and families. This position requires adept eye hand coordination, excellent knowledge retention, and effective communication skills to address complex care with patients and their families in frequently stressful situations.

The Advanced Wound Care Center has a dynamic team who are passionate about the work they do. This position is best suited for an individual who is a strong team member, enjoys wound care, developing new skills and is comfortable with a physically active work environment. The clinic is open Monday-Friday and closed major holidays.

What You'll Do

  • Greet patients in a friendly manner, provide narrative care, and keep them informed of waiting times as necessary.
  • Answer patient calls and triage calls to an RN or provider as appropriate.
  • Assist in opening and preparing the clinic each day to receive patients; keeping the flow of patients and staff smooth and efficient; cleaning exam rooms after each patient encounter; and restocking rooms and supply cupboards as needed.
  • Under provider and nursing oversight/direction, you will provide direct patient care for patients with wounds or burns and perform specific procedures as directed.

Who You Are

  • You are a problem solver with the ability to interpret and manage multiple changing priorities in a pleasant and cheerful manner.
  • You are an excellent multi-tasker and thrive on prioritizing multiple requests in a calm and efficient manner.
  • You take pride in delivering excellent patient care and in dealing effectively, courteously, and professionally with all external and internal customers including emotional and distraught patients.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications

  • BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start.

ONE of the following is required upon start:

  • CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).
  • EMT: Emergency Medical Technician certified by the Oregon Department of Human Services required upon start.
  • CCMA: Certified Medical Assistant certification .
  • 1 year of previous patient care experience in a wound clinic setting required in lieu of certification.

Preferred Experience and Abilities

  • One or more years in an advanced wound center setting.
  • Experience transferring bariatric patients via a Hoyer lift.
  • Current knowledge and skills appropriate to advanced wound therapy.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Medical Terminology typically gained through an approved course or relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated computer knowledge through specific education and/or experience including spreadsheets, database, word processing, etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What We Offer for Full-time and Part-time Positions

  • Competitive starting wage.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service.
  • Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

  • Competitive starting wage.
  • An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position).
  • Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan.
  • Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution.

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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