HBO Technician - Wound Healing Center

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the award-winning Wound Healing Center in Glens Falls, NY. We are seeking a licensed healthcare professional to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy for our chronic, hard-to-heal wound patients. In this key role you will administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Pre or post hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD): e.g. US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation) or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position
Current healthcare professional certification or license: Registered Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse (preferred), Certified Hyberbaric Specialist/Technologist, Certified Medical Assistant
Hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Basic math skills
Organization and time-management skills
Problem-solving skills
Customer service and follow-up skills
Ability to stay calm and relax patients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of software applications for wound management preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)’ responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading.
Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills.
If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Hospital policy.
Performs other duties as required.