The Wound Tech supports patient care by assisting licensed healthcare providers in the assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds. This role ensures patient comfort, maintains accurate documentation, and helps uphold safety and quality standards in wound care. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of KMC nursing assistant trainee program, or successful completion of state testing nursing assistant program (STNA certification), surgical technician or completion of LPN, EMT, EMTP training, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Required Work Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Basic clinical skills such as measuring vital signs and specimen collection.
• Knowledge of wound care principles and infection control practices.
• Ability to accurately document in electronic medical records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Competencies:

• Employee is competent with Wound Vacs
• Employee is competent with Compression Wraps
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene

Preferred Education:

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Previous experience in wound care or nurse support roles.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification in Ohio.

This position will float between Beavercreek Wound clinic and the Miamisburg Wound clinic as needed with a home base of Beavercreek Wound Clinic.