Hyperbaric Tech

Job Description

The Hyperbaric Tech, under the direction of the Program Director and/or Safety Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine Department, administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician.

• Performs duties under supervision of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and/or Safety Director as is appropriate for the facility.
• Is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems.
• Is responsible for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.
• 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 the Program Director, Medical Director, and, in some cases, the Clinical 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.
• Tolerate pressurization and depressurization in a hyperbaric chamber
• Need to be able to hear patients and staff. Also, listen to equipment for malfunctions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infection control, safety and all unit required skill review.
• Complete competencies' skill checklist

Education/Experience:
Wound Care Center chamber operators must be actively certified or licensed in one of the following vocations to meet the minimum education and experience requirements.
• EMT-Basic or Paramedic
• Registered Nurse, LPN, or LVN
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)

An annual influenza vaccination is required.