Hyperbaric Tech

General Summary: The Hyperbaric Technician is accountable for the operation of the hyperbaric chambers and provides patient care and preparation of patients who enter the hyperbaric treatment environment. The Hyperbaric Technician is actively involved in departmental activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered healthcare for all patient populations.

Patient Population: Has contact with patients in a non-clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 yrs of age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.

Supervision: N/A

Experience: Six months of previous wound care or hyperbaric experience required. Previous insurance/pre-authorization experience preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited LPN/LVN, Respiratory Therapist, EMT, or DMT program preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current certification as a Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) issued through the National Board for Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS). If not certified as a CHT or CHS at the time of hire, completion of a 40-hour introductory hyperbaric medicine course or 40-hour primary training program approved by either the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, or the US Department of Defense completed at the time of hire and eligible to take the Certified Hyperbaric Specialist exam within 2 yrs of employment. Current license/certification as an LPN/LVN, Respiratory Therapist, EMT, or DMT preferred. Current BLS certification is required upon hire. All Hyperbaric Technicians must maintain current licensure and BLS certifications while employed.

Standard Essential Functions

• The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, including the population served and other special needs of patients or customers served by the department.
• Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.
  
  

Job-Specific Essential Functions

• Operates the chamber control console, hand-valve compressors, and related equipment.
• Prepares ancillary equipment for use inside the chambers and attends to patients as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains accurate records of treatment, tests, and other chamber-related activities, both routine and emergency.
• Performs and maintains digital photography, performs non-invasive vascular testing, and assists with wound care as directed.
• Coordinates regular safety inspections, equipment testing, and preventative maintenance.
• As they are prepared for treatment, they provide patient education related to chamber safety and ear-clearing techniques.
  
  

Values

• We COLLABORATE: We develop our treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, clinicians, and patients’ families.
• We ADVOCATE: We advocate on behalf of every patient and family.
• We RESPECT: We recognize and value the dignity, rights, and resources of each patient.
• We EDUCATE: We educate our team members and families with purpose and compassion.
• We SERVE: We serve as a TEAM with integrity at all levels, focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients.