Burn Technician

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Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title

Burn Technician, Part-Time Days, Bronson Methodist Hospital

Looking for more than a traditional patient care role? Join Bronson's specialized Burn Unit and become an essential part of a team caring for patients recovering from some of the most complex injuries and illnesses in the region.

As a Burn Technician, you'll work alongside nurses and providers to support patients recovering from burn injuries, trauma, and critical illness. This unique role offers hands-on patient care experience, specialized burn training, and opportunities to develop skills that can serve as a foundation for future careers in healthcare.

Why Join Bronson?

• Benefits starting on Day One
• Part-time day shift schedule
• Work in a highly specialized burn and critical care environment
• Extensive hands-on patient care experience
• Employer-sponsored Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Excellent experience for those pursuing careers in nursing, respiratory therapy, or other healthcare professions
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients during some of their most challenging moments

About the Burn Unit

Bronson's Burn Unit cares for patients recovering from burn injuries, trauma, and complex surgical conditions. Burn Technicians play a vital role in supporting both patients and the clinical team, helping ensure safe, compassionate, and efficient care throughout the recovery process.

Unlike a traditional PCA role, Burn Technicians support the needs of the entire unit and work closely with nurses to assist with specialized burn care, patient mobility, wound care preparation, hydrotherapy procedures, and activities of daily living.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on patient care, and want to develop specialized clinical skills while working as part of a highly collaborative team.

Training Commitment

To ensure success in this specialized role:

• Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members must commit to full-time orientation hours during the first 6-8 weeks of employment
• Team members receive comprehensive burn care training and complete burn care and management competencies

What You'll Do

As a Burn Technician, you will:

• Work closely with nurses and providers to support patient care throughout the unit
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises
• Monitor and document patient information, including vital signs and intake/output
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and transportation throughout the hospital
• Respond to patient needs and communicate observations promptly to the nursing team
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment that promotes patient comfort and recovery
• Support patient safety initiatives and follow established infection prevention practices
• Help ensure the unit is stocked, organized, and prepared for patient care activities

Specialized Burn Care Responsibilities

Burn Technicians receive specialized training and may assist with:

• Burn dressing changes and wound care procedures
• Minor debridement procedures
• Preparation and assistance with major debridement procedures and escharotomies
• Hydrotherapy and shower treatment preparation
• Removal and application of dressings, topical agents, and staples
• Preparation of patients, supplies, and treatment environments for burn wound care
• Monitoring and ordering specialized burn care supplies
• Early mobilization and rehabilitation activities that support patient recovery
• Maintaining strict infection prevention standards in treatment and hydrotherapy areas

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to complete specialized Burn Unit orientation and training requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to perform physically demanding patient care activities

Preferred

• Previous healthcare or patient care experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Certifications

• BLS certification required
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) certification within six months of hire
• Completion of burn care and management training modules

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, repositioning, and assisting patients throughout the shift. Candidates must be able to regularly lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds and safely perform patient handling activities.

Professional Expectations

Successful Burn Technicians demonstrate compassion, adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Team members are expected to support Bronson's Standards of Excellence, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and continually expand their knowledge and skills within this specialized area of healthcare.

Join Bronson's Burn Unit and gain specialized clinical experience while helping patients heal, recover, and regain independence after life-changing injuries.

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Cost Center

6200 TCU/Burn/SICU (BMH)

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