Burn Tech, Part-Time Days, Bronson Methodist Hospital

Burn Tech, Part-Time Days, Bronson Methodist Hospital

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Trauma Care Unit Burn Tech provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of tasks related to burn care therapy and preparation of patients for operating procedures. Must have good knowledge of infection control techniques. Job training includes current burn care management techniques and wound care procedures. Duties may also include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Orientation consists of three 12-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.) each week.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience and CNA license preferred
• Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Burn Life Support (ABLS) within 6 months of hire, and completion of burn care/management modules.

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate

Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies

Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning

Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs

Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help

Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living

Prepares patients for surgery and/or procedures properly

Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient

Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate

Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques

Obtains vital patient information as directed (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts)

Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner

Participates in the Patient Admission Process through timely and accurate performance of assigned duties

Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines as delegated by the RN

Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times

Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff meetings

Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN or medication room

Meets Bronson's Standards of Excellence

Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement

Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently

Restocks supplies as appropriate and stores equipment in defined locations

Maintains unsupervised access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies

ADDITIONAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Performs minor debridement; prepares and assists with major debridement and escharotomies;
• Assists in the removal and application of dressing, topical agents, and staples;
• Prepares patient and hydrotherapy room for shower procedures;
• Ensures general maintenance of hydrotherapy room and shower room, which involves the strict monitoring of infection control;
• Prepares supplies and environment for burn wound care;
• Monitors inventory stock of supplies such as hydrotherapy liners, surginet and burn dressings. Orders supplies when needed;
• Assists with admission procedures;
• Assists with early mobilization, ROM, and ambulation of patients.

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Cost Center: 6200 TCU/Burn/SICU (BMH)