Hyperbaric Technician

MyMichigan Health•West Branch Township, MI

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a provider, the Hyperbaric Technician assesses and cares for patients, maintains appropriate documentation, and coordinates care to support high-quality, compassionate service. The role requires basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The technician maintains and oversees patients at office locations and serves as a liaison with other organizations and departments. The position may involve ordering medical, pharmacy, and office supplies; ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, and other applicable requirements; and coordinating or training new employees, students, and float staff. Duties also include patient education, assistance with specialty-care modalities and symptom management, emergency availability, monitoring high-risk patients’ compliance and response to care, medication education, and coordination of continuity of care with other providers. General office duties may be performed as needed, and responsibilities may vary somewhat by assigned practice. The Hyperbaric Technician operates, maintains, and helps ensure the safety of the hyperbaric facility, systems, and equipment. The role explains hyperbaric treatment to patients, reinforces education about hyperbaric oxygen therapy, assists with patient preparation and wound care, performs TCOM monitoring and documents results, and helps maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and cleanliness. The technician also assists with patient transport, reports treatment plans and patient conditions to relief personnel, participates in hyperbaric education and staff orientation, and operates photography equipment while maintaining patient photographic files.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Hyperbaric Technician (HBT) credential, or an accepted professional certificate or license maintained throughout employment.
Accepted alternatives to the HBT credential include Respiratory Therapist; military Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist; Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; Registered Nurse; Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse; Certified Hyperbaric Specialist; Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; Certified Hyperbaric Technologist; Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant; Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist; Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant; or completion of Hyperbaric Training from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required for the position.
Ability to perform the duties within the scope of the applicable practice and certification.

Responsibilities

Triage calls, schedule daily urgent or emergent add-ons, receive and relay test results, and support, direct, or refer patients for consultations, testing, insurance pre-certification, and documentation.
Greet patients and families; perform routine pre-examination procedures, including taking vital signs and assessing and recording subjective and objective information about presenting conditions.
Update and maintain accurate patient records, including order and medication reconciliation, allergy reaction information, secure messaging when available, and other assigned documentation.
Process medication refills within the scope of certification.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Prepare and clean patient areas, set up equipment and rooms after procedures, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.
Provide complete patient assessments as indicated within the scope of practice.
Perform patient-care measures such as injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens; demonstrate competency in additional procedures when required by the practice.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and coworkers and travel to satellite clinics if applicable.
Use necessary office computer systems and programs to support providers and staff.
Maintain confidentiality and protect patient rights in accordance with procedures and HIPAA.
Perform clerical tasks as requested, such as completing insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admissions, answering telephones, and updating or filing medical records.
Order supplies and medications and help maintain an appropriate inventory of departmental supplies.
Document and code accurately in medical records according to policy, and participate in annual quality and completeness reviews as necessary.
Provide age-specific care to the population served according to department standards and policies.
Operate, maintain, and help ensure the safety of the hyperbaric facility, systems, and equipment.
Explain the purpose and procedure of hyperbaric treatment and reinforce education about hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Maintain the cleanliness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy equipment and perform preventive and other required maintenance on the hyperbaric system.
Assist with patient transport as required.
Maintain the department in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.
Report planned treatments and patient conditions to relief personnel.
Participate in hyperbaric education programs and orient hospital and other personnel to hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the Hyperbaric Medicine Department.
Operate departmental photography equipment and maintain patients’ photographic files.
Assist with wound care and perform wound care as appropriate.
Assist with patient preparation, including treatment profiles.
Perform TCOM monitoring and document results.
Perform other related duties as assigned.