HBO Technician - LPN - MA

Healogics•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider and is responsible for the safe and effective operation of hyperbaric chambers and related support systems. The role prepares, educates, and orients patients; monitors patients and equipment during treatment; and maintains accurate treatment and clinic records. The technician may also assist in a vein clinic after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training and, if a CMA or LPN, may serve as a documentation assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy. Employees must follow Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting organization requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Maintain a current healthcare professional certification or license applicable in the state of practice. Accepted credentials include the listed healthcare licenses, certifications, military medical roles, and specified DOD hyperbaric training; Ohio has additional credential requirements described in the posting.
Complete an introductory hyperbaric training course before or after hire, approved by NBDHMT, the Department of Defense, the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, or the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification throughout employment.
Complete initial and ongoing work-related competencies.
Demonstrate hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, communication, basic math, organization, time management, problem-solving, customer service, and follow-up skills.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm while helping patients relax.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged stationary work, frequent computer keying, moving about, detecting sounds, lifting or moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance, pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, communicating, using close, distance, and peripheral vision, and reaching, grasping, or touching with the hands.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of healthcare experience preferred.
Prior wound care or critical care experience preferred.
Working knowledge of wound management software preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, educate, and orient patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including preparing them for treatment, answering questions, and lifting or transferring them in accordance with local policy.
Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider.
Monitor and control hyperbaric chamber equipment and support systems, observe patient responses, and make appropriate adjustments to promote patient safety and effective equipment use.
Enter daily hyperbaric treatment and wound care clinic data and maintain complete, accurate patient records, including uploading photos.
Operate and maintain the hyperbaric chamber and related oxygen support systems as required.
Assist in the vein clinic when assigned, after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training.
Participate in safety program activities, including assisting with safety drills.
If a CMA or LPN, perform documentation assistant (scribe) duties in accordance with Healogics policy.
Perform other duties as required.
Follow Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting organization requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines.