Hyperbaric Technician, Full-Time, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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,monitorspatient and equipment status. Ensures allsafety measures for patient in HBO chamber

• Conducts inspections and support preventative maintenance programs of chambers to ensure safe andefficientoperation of equipment and associated physical supportsystems.

• 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.

• Works closely with infection control, Hazardous material, Hospital Safety Director and Coordinates with the wound care manager and clinical engineering department for all safety guidelines regarding the hyperbaric tanks and usage. Acts as on-site HBO Safety Coordinator.

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Completion of an accredited respiratory care program

• Experience - One (1) year of hyperbaric experience

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CERT HYPERBARIC TECH - CCHT

• RRT REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CRRT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

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