Licensed Practical Nurse - Hyperbaric Technician

Job Summary

Responsible for hyperbaric equipment which includes monitoring, functioning, and safety of the equipment. Assists in the orientation and services provided to patients who are assigned to the wound care center.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Operates, maintains and ensures the safety of the hyperbaric unit, including all associated systems, equipment, and personnel involved in the delivery of treatments.
• Complies with the established procedures for the safe operation of the hyperbaric unit.
• Affords assistance with training of new hyperbaric staff including treatments, documentation, log entries, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Participates in routine safety drills encompassing the hyperbaric unit as a part of the wound care unit.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Orders and/or maintains inventory levels of department manager approved program materials and supplies.
• Participates with the hyperbaric provider and RN in the planning of the hyperbaric schedule.
• Verifies that all consents are obtained prior to initiating treatments.
• Participates in the continuous improvement program and activities of the wound care unit as directed by the supervisor.
• Participates with a hyperbaric provider and RN to ensure all patients meet qualifying diagnosis requirements set by required regulatory agencies and/or appropriate insurance agencies.
• Maintains monitoring of improvement during therapy.
• Utilizes and stocks supplies in a judicious manner, ensuring charges are appropriately recorded.
• Interviews and observes patients in order to obtain pre-treatment assessment.
• Competent and conscious of patient safety at all times during treatment.
• Reports all data to hyperbaric provider or RN in a timely manner.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of all pertinent clinical information and tracking of treatments and safety logs.
• Communicates with the patient and/or caregiver to ensure understanding of direction given by the provider or hyperbaric staff.
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines set forth by the facility and ensures adherence to all required regulatory recommendations.
• Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans per facility policy.
• Completes initial, annual and other requested educational training in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates consistent and appropriate use of standard precautions.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics at all times.
• Maintains clinical areas to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing education and improvement by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, reading pertinent publications, attending educational workshops and conferences, seeking out new knowledge through self-study activities.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Completion of 40 hours Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved training
• Two years licensed practical nurse experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage