HYPERBARIC OXYGEN TECHNICIAN (LPN)

About the role

The Hyperbaric Technician, under the general supervision of the Hyperbaric Physician/Provider and the direct supervision of the Department Manager/Director, will assume responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the compression chamber system and supporting components. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the Hyperbaric Physician/Provider.

Responsibilities

• Manages Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy schedule.
• Schedules patients to support optimal operations and fiscal responsibility.
• Makes adjustments to meet special circumstances.
• Edit EMR to correctly represent HBO schedule, visit type, and physician.
• Serves as the Center Safety Officer.
• Maintains annual education and competencies for wound center staff.
• Evaluates equipment and supply safety requirements.
• Restricts or removes potentially hazardous items.
• Participates in all safety programs.
• Administers HBOT as prescribed by the provider.
• Prepares, educates, and orientates patients.
• Maintains vital signs and documents them.
• Maintains logs of patients receiving HBOT and potential patients for HBOT.
• Uploads wound photos into the EMR.
• Completes daily charges and documentation.
• Educates patients about hyperbaric therapy.
• Communicates with wound center staff and physicians.
• Maintains compressed air cylinders.

Requirements

• Completion of post-secondary course work in LPN.
• Completion of UHMS-approved training course or within 3 months of hire.
• One (1) year of experience in clinical health-related environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, critical thinking, and independent decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills, especially in explaining complex topics.
• Basic computer and office equipment knowledge.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum from the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification or completion within 2 months of hire/transfer into department.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Skills

• Knowledge of oxygen safety, gas laws, and pulmonary physiology.
• Prior work experience in respiratory care.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations.