Hbo Technician Jobs

Reporting to the Program Director, the Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
• Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading.
• Performs other duties as required.
• If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
• Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)’responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required
• Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills
• Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.

• Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
• Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse
• Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant
• Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
• Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US 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
• Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist
• Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in this role. This applies to:
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
  • Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
  • Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Certified Hyperbaric Specialist
  • Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
  • Certified Hyperbaric Technologist
  • Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist
  • Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US 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
• Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
• Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist
• Exception: For Ohio, current Ohio license either as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Respiratory Therapist or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) as approved by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
• Or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
• E.g. US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation)
• Certified Hyperbaric Specialist

• Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare 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.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Basic math skills
• Customer service and follow-up skills
• Ability to stay calm and relax patients
• Initial and ongoing work-related competencies
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of software applications for wound management preferred