Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Tech (25-351)

Artesia General Hospital • Artesia, NM

78d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, the Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. The position serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Requirements

• Must be credentialed or licensed in the state where working.
• Successfully working towards Certification for Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment within the first year of employment.
• Current license, certification, or diploma is recommended on one of the following areas: National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Certified Hyperbaric Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• LPN
• Paramedic
• Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
• Previous Hyperbaric Tech experience preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the hospital mission statement.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric Medicine.
• Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy.
• Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved conditions for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and that the said diagnosis and supporting documentation is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records.
• Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan.
• Educate patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis.
• Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to.
• Perform hyperbaric treatments and monitor the patient during therapy.
• Perform dressing changes and/or wound care within scope of practice, as ordered.
• Participate in clinic when HBO volumes are below par.
• Orient new employees as necessary.
• Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the nursing and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions.
• Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records.
• Complete the patient's treatment charges, if required.
• Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards.
• Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits.
• Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times.
• Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and interdepartmental.
• Perform an inventory check and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items.
• Maintain equipment and check backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis.
• Maintain logs and check patient refrigerator and autoclave (if applicable).
• Perform data entry into the Wound Expert Data System and collate reports as requested by the Director.
• Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess HBO indicators.
• Perform quality control daily on department glucometer.
• Clean and sterile process instruments utilizing the autoclave as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees