HBO Technician / EMT - PRN

RestorixHealth ®•Bridgeport, CT

4d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

RestorixHealth is seeking a dedicated HBO Technician (will train) / EMT Certified (required) candidate to provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to referred patients. This technician will conduct initial and ongoing age-specific assessments, provide therapy, and manage hyperbaric chamber operations. The ideal candidate will offer outstanding customer service to patients, their families, referring physicians, and coworkers. Ongoing training will be provided to ensure success in the role. This is an opportunity to turn a passion for enhancing patient lives into a career with the RestorixHealth Team.

Requirements

Must have a valid and current BLS from the American Heart Association
Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association required
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-CC, EMT-P), Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) certification in the state in which the Technician will work.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must be physically able to perform CPR

Nice To Haves

CHT trained/certified preferred
Prior experience with wound care patients preferred
Prior experience with an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system preferred
Other advanced medical certifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

Preparation of all patients referred for treatment
Participates in department’s quality improvement plan and assists in collecting data used for Quality Assurance & Education
Document all care provided accurately & completely according to hospital and department policy
Provide therapy and hyperbaric chamber operations and maintenance/cleaning as required
Recognize change in the patient’s condition and intervene appropriately
All patient treatment notes to be entered into RHX’s EMR system
HIPAA Compliance – complies with all of the Privacy and Confidentiality Policy and Procedures
Adheres to all Patient Safety Initiatives and Infection Control Procedures as outlined in the hospital’s safety manual. Appropriate usage of Hospital resources, supplies and equipment
Travel to other local centers for coverage, training, etc. when required