Burn Technician Certified at Valleywise Health System

Burn Patient Care Role

Role Overview

Under the direction of a nurse manager, performs patient-related services for burn patients, pediatric through geriatric patients, and under the general supervision of a registered nurse (RN). This position provides professional, skilled patient care tasks in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines. [1]

Core Responsibilities

Tasks include:

• Direct patient care
• Vital signs
• Daily ADLs
• Clinical procedures
• Dressing changes
• Other functions as requested

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate patient needs and observe/report changes in patient conditions to supervising nurses or physicians.
• Documentation will occur as instructed relative to the care delivered.

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Hourly Pay Range: $16.87 - $24.88 Qualifications Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and certification from an accredited nursing assistant/health aide program.
• Prefer at least one (1) year of hospital experience as a CNA, PCT, or EMT, preferably in a burn/wound care environment.

Certification/Licensure

• Requires certification by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as a CNA or certification as an EMT by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Trauma System for EMTs, or a nationally recognized equivalent certificate.
• Requires a BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS, ACLS, and ABLS certification is preferred within one year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Location: Valleywise Health System · Burn Med Surg Adult - Roosevelt

Schedule: Regular FT 36 Hours Per Week, Days