Hyperbaric Tech

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Technician administers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to patients as prescribed by the hyperbaric provider. The role is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and monitoring of hyperbaric chambers and related equipment while ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with established safety standards. The technician also supports patient preparation, treatment documentation, staff education, and hyperbaric safety programs, including serving as a designated Safety Leader in accordance with NFPA 99 requirements. The position is with Hillcrest Medical Center, a 656-bed hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The hospital includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, cancer treatment technology, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in healthcare or the diving industry.
Current Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, emergency medicine, and/or acute medical care.

Responsibilities

Administer HBOT as prescribed, ensuring safe and effective treatment in accordance with established clinical protocols.
Operate, monitor, and maintain hyperbaric chambers and related equipment, including routine maintenance and compliance with safety standards.
Prepare patients for hyperbaric treatments, monitor patient safety throughout therapy, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
Serve as a designated Hyperbaric Safety Leader, supporting safety protocols, equipment inspections, material safety assessments, and compliance with NFPA 99 requirements.
Coordinate and conduct hyperbaric safety drills, emergency preparedness exercises, and ongoing safety initiatives.
Provide staff and physician education, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing training related to hyperbaric physiology, chamber operations, equipment functions, and patient safety.
Maintain hyperbaric treatment logs, monitor supply inventory, and coordinate ordering equipment and supplies.
Collaborate with Wound Care leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, maintain effective communication, and support quality improvement initiatives.