About the position
The Hyperbaric Technician, under the general supervision of the Hyperbaric Physician/Provider and the direct supervision of the Department Manager/Director, will assume responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the compression chamber system and supporting components. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the Hyperbaric Physician/Provider.
Responsibilities
- Manages Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy schedule.
- Ensures a logical and systematic approach is utilized in scheduling patients to support optimal operations and fiscal responsibility.
- Attempts to meet the patients' scheduling needs when special circumstances arise.
- Ensures the required physician/provider coverage is arranged to support the scheduled therapy.
- Edits EMR as needed to correctly represent HBO schedule, visit type, and physician.
- Serves as the Center Safety Officer.
- Stays educated in current safety practices within the field of hyperbaric medicine.
- Maintains the annual education and competencies to the wound center staff surrounding Emergency Ascent procedures.
- Evaluates the equipment and supply used in the chambers to ensure they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted in the chamber.
- Restricts or removes potentially hazardous supply or equipment items.
- Participates in all safety programs as directed by the manager.
- Administers the HBOT as prescribed by the provider to the patient.
- Prepares, educates, and orients patients about HBOT.
- Monitors and controls the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient's response during the session.
- Supervises patients undergoing HBOT in the wound center.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of hospital policy and procedures surrounding HBOT.
- Utilizes safe and appropriate practices while administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
- Performs maintenance activities of the HBOT chambers and associated equipment as directed.
- Completes daily charges as well as documentation of care provided in the medical record.
- Educates the patients in the goals of hyperbaric therapy.
- Interacts appropriately with wound center staff and physicians to optimize communication directed towards patient care.
- Monitors and documents vital signs including BP and glucose.
- Maintains log of all patients receiving HBOT.
- Maintains a log depicting all potential patients for HBOT within the wound center.
- Uploads wound photos into the EMR as directed.
- Assists manager with various record keeping logs related to quality initiatives or center operations as directed.
- Obtains insurance authorizations for the use of biological skin substitutes, advanced radiology studies, and HBOT as directed.
- Orders supplies, maintains temperature logs, orders linens, scans if needed.
- Willingly accepts duties assigned by Director/Manager that enhance center operations and team approach.
- Assists in the clinical area as time permits.
- Performs TCOM as needed.
- Willingly participates in marketing initiatives that support the center as well as the health system.
- Maintains compressed air cylinders to facilitate air brakes during HBOT.
Requirements
- Completion of post-secondary course work in either Respiratory Care, EMS or Nursing.
- Completion of training in an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved training course or successful completion of training course within 3 months of date of hire.
- One (1) year of experience in clinical health related environment.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
- Medical terminology.
- Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced understanding of oxygen safety, gas laws and pulmonary physiology.
- Prior work experience in respiratory care.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
