**Overview** **Emory Healthcare. Where you matter as much as the work you do!** **Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.** At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship, development _,_ and leadership programs and more **Description** **8am - 4:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours** Salary range - $16.10-$24.96 We're seeking a **Wound Care Tech for Emory Midtown Hospital** responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients. This individual will: + Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, including but not limited to: cleaning the patient's room, operating various clinical equipment, helping with emergencies, assisting with patient procedures, collecting and transporting patient specimens and completing applicable forms. + Communicates with patients, families and members of the patient care team. Maintains hospital and unit-specific competencies. + As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced. Assists in emergency situations as directed by an RN/LPN. Ensures that prescribed measures related to hygiene, comfort, and rest are provided. + Complies with Standard Precautions guidelines, Infection Control procedures, and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment. Assists in the use of bag-valve-mask device, anti-embolism stockings, pneumatic compression stockings, oxygen, suction equipment, incentive spirometer, emergency cart and bedside glucose monitoring machine. + Operates converter chair, lifts, scales, beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, non-invasive BP monitors, automatic thermometer, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, and computers. Records patient intake and output. Assists RN/LPN in providing patient care according to individual needs by performing ,and assisting with range of motion, ambulation, patient transfers, diet, elimination and hygiene. + Observes and reports significant or unusual information about the patient and environment to the RN/LPN and documents appropriately and in a timely manner. Transports patients and patient specimens throughout the hospital as needed. Contributes to the completion of patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Assists with postmortem care. Utilizes appropriate technology to complete all related processes. + Participates in unit-based and system-wide Performance Improvement program as required by department leadership. Serves as a resource/model through compliance with standards of care and with Department of Nursing and Hospital policies and procedures. May participate in research projects impacting patient care areas. Participates in the orientation of nursing support assistants to the unit. Performs other related responsibilities as required. Demonstrates understanding of wound products and proper utilization within the nurse-driven protocols. Assists WOC RN/LPN in providing patient care according to individual needs including negative pressure wound therapy applications and maintenance. While performing follow-up visits, reports changes or concerns; measures wound progress; and performs wound photography to WOC RN/LPN. Demonstrates the ability to position and prepare patients and patients¿ room for wound procedures.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred. + Must meet all of the following requirements: 1) Two years of experience of direct patient care experience OR, 2) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license through State of Georgia. In addition, must have six (6) months of employment at EHC. Completion, approval and maintenance of Advanced progression plan portfolio.3) Completion of the Wound Care Technician (WTC-C) course and certification (or equivalent) or willingness to complete within 12 months of hire. **JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!** Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. **Additional Details** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. **ACCOMMODATIONS:** EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. **ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:** Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. **Connect With Us!** Connect with us for general consideration! **Division** _Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_ **Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30308_ **Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_ **Department** _EHM Centralized Clinical Suppt_ **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Job Number** _143642_ **Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_ **Schedule** _8a-4:30p_ **Standard Hours** _40 Hours_ **Hourly Minimum** _USD $16.70/Hr._ **Hourly Midpoint** _USD $23.46/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.