Hyperbaric Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Director and/or Safety Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine Department, the Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. This role is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within 90 days of hire date.
• Must be actively certified or licensed in one of the following vocations to meet the minimum education and experience requirements: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA), or Other allied healthcare professions as approved for certification eligibility.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the facility safety officer in maintaining a safe environment for patients, co-workers and patients with respects to hyperbaric chambers.
• Completes all required documentation in Healogics EMR.
• Communicates patient information to the nursing staff and physician in charge of the center.
• Assists in patient preparation for treatment.
• Monitors patient condition continually during treatments and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
• Performs duties and procedures as directed by Program Director, Medical Director, and/or Clinical Nurse Manager Coordinator.
• Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required.
• Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
• Participates in the safety program.
• Maintains competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate.
• Utilizing data software for wound management.
• Make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits including photo uploading.
• Lift patient or transfer patients with appropriate safety equipment.
• Obtains insurance verifications/approvals for hyperbaric treatments.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual checks of the hyperbaric chambers, per Healogics guidelines.
• Maintain clean environment in HBO chamber suite.
• Prepare iHeal hyperbaric reports to participate in weekly leadership meetings.
• Assists front office coordinator in calls to all wound care patient regarding any patient issues.
• Assists front office coordinator in pre-registering wound care patients.
• Able to submit billing for all wound care patients.
• Obtains insurance verifications/approvals for wound care patients.
• Assists in scheduling all patients in the wound care center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED