Burn Technician

Job summary
Administers daily hydrotherapy and dressing changesPerforms wound care on designated consults and wound management casesAssists Registered Nurses with patient care
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Administer daily hydrotherapy and dressing changes for adult and pediatric burn patients• Perform wound care on designated consults and wound management cases throughout the medical center• Assist Registered Nurses with patient care as assigned by Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator• Reinforce patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurses during wound care• Assess each patient's age specific assistance in treatment and care using principles of growth and development
Requirements
• High School graduate• Prior health care experience preferred (i.e. Nurse's Aide, Monitor Tech, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy, EMT)• American Heart Association (AHA) designation for BLS• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, critical thinking, and organizational skills required• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs• 4 days/week every other weekend 7a-5p• RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer