HBO Tech

Jackson Hospital•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Technician safely administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. The technician is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, and performs duties under the direction or supervision of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and/or Safety Director, as appropriate for the facility. The role includes assisting with patient preparation, reinforcing education related to hyperbaric therapy, maintaining accurate treatment documentation, performing chamber operations and system maintenance, supporting facility accreditation, and participating in the safety program. The technician also enters daily hyperbaric treatment and wound-care clinic information into wound-management data software, including uploading photos.

Requirements

Ability to safely administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician.
Ability to operate hyperbaric chambers and related support systems safely and effectively.
Ability to lift or transfer patients.
Ability to tolerate pressurization and depressurization in a hyperbaric chamber.
Ability to hear patients and staff and listen for equipment malfunctions.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing patients for treatment.
Reinforce patient education related to hyperbaric therapy.
Keep complete and accurate patient records related to treatment documentation.
Operate hyperbaric chambers and perform system maintenance as required.
Support clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
Participate in the safety program.
Maintain competencies, continuing education, and certifications as appropriate.
Enter daily hyperbaric treatments and wound-care clinic visits in wound-management data software, including uploading photos.
Lift or transfer patients.
Listen to patients, staff, and equipment to identify possible malfunctions.