HBO Technician - Wound Healing Center

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• 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 (pre or post hire completion).
• 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
• 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 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, including lifting or transferring patients per local policy, preparing them for treatment, and answering questions.
• Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider, monitoring and controlling hyperbaric chamber equipment performance, and observing patient responses during sessions to ensure safety and effective equipment use.
• Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, maintaining complete and accurate patient records, including photo uploading.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Participates in 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED