Hyperbaric Technologist, Surgery-Wound Care Center (Full-time, Day)

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes responsibility for the safe and effective operation, control, and maintenance of the Hyperbaric Chamber systems and all supporting components. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs all aspects of hyperbaric operations in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards and safe practices. Aligns oxygen system, cleans and inspects chambers, pressurizes/depressurizes chambers, monitors patient and equipment status. Ensures all safety measures for patient in HBO chamber. Conducts inspections and support preventative maintenance programs of chambers to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment and associated physical support systems. Assist with departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements. Suggest necessary HBO safety policies and incorporated new safety procedures as necessary. Keeps documentation current and accurate, including accurate documentation of consumption of products and charges. Works with all other Hyperbaric officers to coordinate the care of any referral of patients to the CVI program. Coordinates process for continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient HBO services. Responsible for documenting all HBO health records into the EMR for the wound care department. Also understands the coding and compliance guidelines for HBO treatment. Safety/Technical Director: works closely with infection control, Hazardous material, Hospital Safety Director, Facilities Manager, and Wound Care/HBO Clinical Manager to ensure HBO department is in compliance with the health care facilities policies and procedures, NFPA 99 and all other regulatory agencies. Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on hyperbaric procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Requirements

Education - High School Diploma or GED
Experience - No experience required.
Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification preferred.
Pre or post hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society is required.
In order to complete the Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course must be one of the following: Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist, EMT or Paramedic, RN, LPN, LVN, Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS), Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS), Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Certified Hyperbaric RN, CMA or RMA, Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT, Or, completion of Hyperbaric Training from U.S. Department of Defense (DOD): e.g., US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation) or, US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of hyperbaric operations in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards and safe practices.
Aligns oxygen system, cleans and inspects chambers, pressurizes/depressurizes chambers, monitors patient and equipment status.
Ensures all safety measures for patient in HBO chamber.
Conducts inspections and support preventative maintenance programs of chambers to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment and associated physical support systems.
Assist with departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Suggest necessary HBO safety policies and incorporated new safety procedures as necessary.
Keeps documentation current and accurate, including accurate documentation of consumption of products and charges.
Works with all other Hyperbaric officers to coordinate the care of any referral of patients to the CVI program.
Coordinates process for continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient HBO services.
Responsible for documenting all HBO health records into the EMR for the wound care department.
Also understands the coding and compliance guidelines for HBO treatment.
Safety/Technical Director: works closely with infection control, Hazardous material, Hospital Safety Director, Facilities Manager, and Wound Care/HBO Clinical Manager to ensure HBO department is in compliance with the health care facilities policies and procedures, NFPA 99 and all other regulatory agencies.
Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on hyperbaric procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.