Hyperbaric Technician: Wound Care

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: What you will do: * Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric Medicine. * Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for HBO Therapy, and that the said diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records. * Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan.

* Educate patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy prior to treatment. * Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis. * Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each HBO treatment to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to, i.e. 100% cotton attire, no makeup, no hairspray, etc.

* Perform the HBO treatment and monitor the patient during therapy. * Perform dressing changes and/or wound care within scope of practice, as ordered and participate in clinic when HBO volumes are below par. * Take serial photographs of the wound for reporting of the patient's progress. * Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary.

* Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions. * Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records. * Complete the patient's treatment charges, if required. * Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, or as required by policy. * Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards. * Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits.

* Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times. * Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and interdepartmental. * Perform an inventory check, and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items. * Maintain equipment and check backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis. * Perform data entry into Wound Center database and provide reports as requested by the Program Director.

* Orient new employees as necessary. * Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess for HBO indicators * Maintain safe environment and follow all Hospital and NHC policies and procedures. * Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. * Interact with patients, family members, visitors and staff in a courteous manner, whether by phone or in person. * Report all unusual occurrences and issues to the Program Director.

* Maintain strict patient and staff confidentiality. * To observe and comply with NHC s and, where applicable, a client hospital s policies and procedures, in either case, related to legal and regulatory compliance, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Federal Trade Commission s Red Flag Rules pertaining to identify theft detection and mitigation, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) and subsequent federal and state legislation and regulations pertaining to the use, confidentiality, privacy, security and protection of patient health information ( PHI ) and electronic PHI; and any other state or federal law or regulation which pertains to the reduction and/or elimination of waste, or fraud and abuse in connection with the delivery of health care items or services.

* Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Must be credentialed or licensed in the state where working * Minimum of two (2) years experience in healthcare is required.

Wound, Hyperbaric, or critical care experience is preferred. Licensure: * Current Flor