What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burn Technician position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Administers daily hydrotherapy and dressing changes of all adult and pediatric burn patients. Performs wound care on designated consults and wound management cases throughout the medical center. Assists Registered Nurses with patient care as assigned by Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator. Reinforces patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurses during wound care. Uses and understanding of the principals of growth and development to assess each patient s age-specific assistance in treatment and care.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School graduate
Preferred:
- Prior health care experience preferred (i.e. Nurse s Aide, Monitor Tech, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy, EMT).
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- American Heart Association (AHA) designation for BLS
Scheduling Requirements:
- Days
- 7am-3pm
- FT
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.