Hyperbaric Technician - Days

About the position

At Houston Methodist, the Hyperbaric Technician position is responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy to patients of the Wound Care Program, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. This position records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy-qualified Registered Nurse. The Hyperbaric Technician position, under the direction of a Hyperbaric Oxygen-qualified Registered Nurse, demonstrates highly competent knowledge necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated patient care tasks for assigned patient populations, providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions which support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the interprofessional wound care team daily by communicating effectively, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner, and participating in unit meetings and huddles.
• Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
• Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Interacts with peers, staff, patients and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
• Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures all equipment and furnishings are cleansed according to policy and procedure.
• Ensure patient education and consent forms are accurate and signed prior to any hyperbaric treatment.
• Ensures hyperbaric therapy records will be accurate, complete, and recorded in the patient EMR in a timely manner.
• Performs diagnostic testing, dressing materials, removal and disposal in a proper manner, preliminary wound cleansing done, ABI screening and other duties as assigned.
• Performs transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per department policy and report results to physician/nurse directing the care of the patient.
• Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability.
• Provides constant monitoring of patients undergoing hyperbaric therapy, always staying in service range.
• Reports observations, conditions, problems and/or adverse events of patients immediately to licensed personnel.
• Collaborate with department personnel to identify new and efficient process improvement opportunities.
• Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
• Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Two years previous experience in one of the following roles with wound care and hyperbaric: Respiratory Therapist, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician /Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Military Corpsman, Medical Assistant.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (TMB) OR PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure OR EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - State Certification OR EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - State Certification OR EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate - State Certification OR EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification OR EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification OR EMR - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-First Responder (NREMT) OR EMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (NREMT) OR EMT-I - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (NREMT) OR AEMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Advanced (NREMT) OR Paramedic - National Registry of Paramedics (NREMT) OR RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days AND LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse - State Licensure OR APRN-CNP - Adult Nurse Practitioner - State Licensure OR Military Corpsman.
• CHT - Certification in Hyperbaric Technology (NBDHMT) within 1 year OR CHWS- Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (ABWH) within 1 year AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

Nice-to-haves

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)