WOUND CARE TECHNICIAN, FH - WOUND HEALING PROGRAM
Froedtert

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.700000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

To facilitate and assist wound care nurses during examination of wound healing patients and contribute to their care by preparing examination rooms and patients, administering immunizations, performing limited procedures, scheduling tests, and assisting providers during examinations. Under the direction of the Wound Healing providers, may perform simple dressing changes, measure wounds and perform photographic documentation. May perform facility and/or unit specific audits and data collection. Facilitates and coordinates communication with nursing staff, physicians, other departments and patients and families related to patient care. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Two years of direct patient care obtaining knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job is required. Previous experience in an outpatient health care setting is preferred. Two years of CNA experience in direct patient care preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

Current State of Wisconsin Certification as a Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (Associate, Diploma or Certificate) is required; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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