Hyperbaric Technician Director​/LVN- RN

Hyperbaric Technician Director/ LVN- RN role at Healogics, LLC
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Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the company is working to provide differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients as possible through outpatient clinic partnerships.

• Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties, including:
  • Preparing, educating and orienting patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; lifting or transferring patients per local policy; preparing patients for treatment and addressing questions
  • Administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed, monitoring chamber equipment and patient responses, and making adjustments to ensure safety and effectiveness
  • Making data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and maintaining complete and accurate patient records
  • Operating and maintaining hyperbaric chamber(s) and related oxygen systems
  • Participating in the safety program, including safety drills
• Responsible for all hyperbaric equipment/supply, ensuring safe operation and maintenance of chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary components, including:
  • Evaluating equipment and supplies to meet safety requirements before use
  • Restricting or removing potentially hazardous items
  • Collaborating with Program Director and Healogics to coordinate upgrades, modifications, and repairs, ensuring safety standards are met
• Works closely with facility management and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations; collaborates with Medical, Program and Nursing leadership to develop and revise department policies and procedures, as well as operation and maintenance documents
• Leads the hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives, including:
  • Maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff and applying approved decompression procedures
  • Reviewing safety incidents, providing in-service training, and conducting quarterly safety drills
  • Informing personnel of special work conditions and assisting in reviewing safety events with the Medical Director
  • Maintaining department compliance with NFPA 99 for hyperbarics
  • Reviewing and updating departmental safety policies and participating in safety committees
• If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) per Healogics policy
• Performs other duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• Current Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) preferred
• Pre or post hire completion of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Safety course; if pre-hire, course completion must be within the past 5 years from date of hire
• Pre or post hire completion of an approved hyperbaric Medicine Introductory course from recognized bodies (Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society, National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, or American College of Hyperbaric Medicine)
• Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice to maintain throughout employment: RN, LPN, or LVN; or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD) such as US Navy/Army/Coast Guard Diver or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist

• For Ohio, current Ohio license as RN, LPN/LVN, Respiratory Therapist, or CHT as approved by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)
• Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course approved by NBDHMT/DoD/American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society
• Two or more years of healthcare experience preferred
• Prior wound care or critical care experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
• Hyperbaric equipment and related systems troubleshooting
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written…