Float Wound Tech ( CMA/EMT)

Wound Care Advantage CMA/EMT Opportunity

Do you want to make a difference in saving lives? Work-Life Balance? The chance to grow professionally? If so, Wound Care Advantage is the place to be! WCA is currently seeking a qualified, outgoing, team-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the ability and willingness to travel and provide support to surrounding southern CA clinics, with possible (minimal) travel to San Francisco. This position offers training to the right person who is willing and eager to learn new skills and is looking for growth opportunities within WCA.

As part of this role, you will be required to complete a 1-week Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) training course shortly after hire. This training is fully funded by the company. After completing 480 hours (approximately 6 months) of hyperbaric chamber work, you will be expected to pursue CHT certification. The company will also cover the cost of certification.

At WCA, we are committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a great work-life balance. We do our best to make sure that all our employees have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career. Additionally, with no requirement to be on call, or work nights, weekends and holidays, you'll still be able to enjoy life outside of work.

Job Summary

The CMA/EMT provides patient care and staff support, including, documenting patients' vital signs, and removing any dressings. Organizes and prioritizes work to provide a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, responsible for medical supplies orders and stocking and light clerical duties. Other duties include:

• Setting up the exam room for clinic opening
• Maintaining neatness and order in the unit, waiting room and patient rooms
• Assist in placing the patient in the room onto the exam table and off the exam table and out of the exam room.
• Carrying out personal hygiene procedures for patients
• Facilitates patient flow by notifying the clinical team and provider of patient's arrival, is aware of delays, and communicates with patients and clinical staff.
• Obtain vital signs, report abnormal results to nurse and record accurately in patient record.
• Performing skills/services according to accepted procedures. Included but not limited to: taking Specimens to the lab, removing top layer of a wound dressing, setting up the stand with normal saline, gauzes and assisting with any other patient activities.
• Notifying the Clinical Manager and or RN of anything in the patient's condition that requires attention.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required.
• Must maintain current provider BLS certification throughout employment.
• Fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus in accordance with Federal CDC and State/Local regulatory guidance.
• CHT (Certified Hyperbaric Technologist) is a plus, but we are willing to train for the right candidate.

What Can We Do For You?

• Multiple health plan options for you and your dependents.
• Excellent Company Culture that Promotes Work Life Balance
• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• On the Job Training
• Opportunities for Educational Reimbursement
• Generous Time Off package, including: Up to 9 Days of Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks of PTO, 7 Paid Holidays per year, 5 Float days per year, and 4 Volunteer Days.
• Additionally, a company, we are pro-active members of the community, and offer our FT employees 4 volunteer days per year. Get paid to contribute to a cause you believe in!
• Employee Assistance Program- We understand that life happens, our EAP program offers real support for real life problems.
• and so much more!

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