Certified Hyperbaric Tech

Summary of Essential Functions

• Provides diagnostic studies: Transcutaneous Oximetry measurements with laser doppler studies for Hyperbaric medicine
• Provides therapeutic procedures: Hyperbaric therapy and minor wound care
• Performs record keeping, quality improvement, equipment processing and supply stocking
• Performs Hyperbaric therapy with an understanding of age-specific cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation as related to respective patient care standards

 

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Completion of a UHMS approved Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Course

 

Licensure and Certifications

• Certification for Hyperbaric therapy by NBDHMT is required
• Must have CPR

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exercises good time management
• Demonstrates competency in the care of patients

 

Physical Requirements

• Primarily works the day shift tour of duty; additional hours may be asked to work other hours as needed, including weekends
• May be expected to lift over twenty five (25) pounds
• Ability to distinguish between numbers and symbols
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity with substantial movement of wrist and/or fingers
• Walking and climbing to accomplish tasks
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal or near normal range.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or walking depending on specific duties

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand Hyperbaric medicine anatomy and physiology. Able to interpret Transcutaneous Oximetry measurements and Laser doppler values
• Capable of troubleshooting Hyperbaric Chamber problems
• Apply and execute physician orders
• Able to perform Hyperbaric medicine protocols
• Performs patient evaluations
• Approach all care tasks with critical insight and make suggestions for changes as deemed appropriate
• Ensures proper documentation of patient and family education
• Acts as a clinical instructor when needed for the education of respiratory care and hyperbaric medicine with students that rotate through the department
• Assist with technical and clinical questions of staff
• Develop and/or administer staff inservice education programs
• Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.