Hyperbaric Technician

Houston Methodist•The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
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
License or certification: EMT or LVN or EMT-P or EMT-I or LP or NREMT or NREMT-P or NREMT-I or EMT-A or EMT-B or NREMT-FR or NREMT-A
Certification in Hyperbaric: CHT or CHWS
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Working knowledge of policies and procedures as it relates to Hyperbaric Medicine
Able to perform provide non-invasive measurement of skin perfusion pressure (SPP) and pulse volume recording (PVR) on extremities of patients accurately and effectively
knowledge of logs and computers for the purposes of ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
Ability to operate, trouble shoot, and train new employees on the department-specific equipment on competency checklist
Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
Displays strong time management skills
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving
Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

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, which will be determined by the physician based on the patient diagnosis. 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, as appropriate, and patient positioned for optimal wound assessment and evaluation.
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 to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
Collaborate with department personnel to identify new and efficient process improvement opportunities, based on evidence-based practice.
Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores on the department scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.