Hyperbaric Technologist

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Certification as a Hyperbaric Technician preferred, but the following will also be considered: LPN, RN, R espiratory T herapist, E mergency M edical T echnician, P aramedic, or with relevant Diving industry experience. Must have completed or be eligible to complete a course offered by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) and successfully complete the certification exam within a specified period of time.

Demonstrated characteristics - detail oriented, self-starter, problem solver, quick responder in an emergency situation, good communicator

ORGANIZATION

Reports to the Medical Director of the Advanced Wound Center as it relates to all clinical/patient care issues

Reports to the Manager of the Advanced Wound Center for day to day operations and program development issues .

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Cares for patients in the age category(s) checked below:

Neonatal (birth-1 mo) X Young adult (18 yr-25 yrs)

Infant (1 mo-1 yr) X Adult (26 yrs-54 yrs)

Early childhood (1 yr-5 yrs) X Sr. Adult (55 yrs-64 yrs)

Late childhood (6 yrs-12 yrs) X Geriatric (65 yrs & above)

Adolescence (13 yrs-17 yrs) _ All ages (birth & above)

No direct clinical contact with patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

+ Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare

+ Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.

+ Promotes personal and patient safety.

+ Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.

+ Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

+ Under the direction of a physician, performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients . Operates and monitors hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support systems while patients are receiving treatment.

+ Works with clerical support to contact referral sources to obtain needed information to determine a patient ' s e ligibility for the service. Works with clerical support to ensure that follow-up information is sent to the referral source

+ Based upon standard protocols the technician will continuously check the chambers, set the chambers up for treatment, document information about the chamber, inspect it carefully for problems

+ Responsible for maintaining all supplies needed within the center to carry out the procedure and /or the day to day operations of the center

+ Responsible for working with Central P rocessing to maintain needed sterilized instruments

+ Orders necessary supplies when stock is low or as requested by an audiologist.

+ Visually inspects the gas tanks on a daily basis

+ When requested will assist physician with dressing removal and application

+ Will assist with presentations directed at physicians to increase their awareness of the benefit and positive outcomes that HBO is achieving

+ Performs other duties as assigned