Lead Hyperbaric Tech

Responsibilities

• Performs operational procedures to facilitate coordinated and efficient delivery of Hyperbaric services.
• Aids the director in keeping adequate records of all departmental activities, meetings, and projects.
• Aids in the development of staffing schedules.
• Effectively manages staffing to meet productivity goals.
• Implements changes to improve efficiency and safety of the department.
• Manages finances by tracking and ordering supplies, monitoring daily charges, and maintaining statistical data.
• Proactively anticipates changes and resolves potential problems before they occur.
• Delegates tasks and duties to staff and students appropriately.
• Coordinates educational opportunities to meet staff needs.
• Aids in scheduling in-services.
• Performs treatments for all patient populations from adolescent to geriatric in a safe manner.
• Recognizes the limits of each patient population and modifies communication and treatment accordingly.
• Adheres to treatment precautions and contraindications.
• Prepares patients for treatment by introducing themselves, explaining the purpose of the service, and discussing goals with the patient/family.
• Completes documentation in compliance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory requirements in a timely manner.
• Uses only hospital-approved abbreviations.
• Communicates effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides appropriate education to the patient/family.
• Aids the Director in managing and developing staff.
• Aids in supervising the implementation of policies and procedures that guide the department.
• Acts as a leader, role model for staff and the department by mentoring, coaching, and promoting individual and team processes.
• Aids in maintaining appropriate documentation of orientation and other trainings for staff.
• Addresses behavioral performance issues promptly and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Encourages employee support and participation in process improvement/changes.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Course.
• Completion of Leadership Institute program required within one (1) year.
• Minimum five (5) years in Hyperbaric Therapy.
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT).
• BLS certification through AHA.
• Two (2) years management experience preferred.