At Houston Methodist, the Hyperbaric Technician position is responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy to patients of the Wound Care Program, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. This position records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy-qualified Registered Nurse. The Hyperbaric Technician position, under the direction of a Hyperbaric Oxygen-qualified Registered Nurse, demonstrates highly competent knowledge necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated patient care tasks for assigned patient populations, providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions which support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE • Two years previous experience in one of the following roles with wound care and hyperbaric:
◦ Respiratory Therapist
◦ Physician Assistant
◦ Emergency Medical Technician /Paramedic
◦ Registered Nurse
◦ Licensed Vocational Nurse
◦ Nurse Practitioner
◦ Military Corpsman
◦ Medical Assistant
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required License or certification: EMT or LVN or EMT-P or EMT-I or LP or NREMT or NREMT-P or NREMT-I or EMT-A or EMT-B or NREMT-FR or NREMT-A and
Certification in Hyperbaric: CHT or CHWS within 1 year and
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Preferred ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Working knowledge of policies and procedures as it relates to Hyperbaric Medicine
Able to perform provide non-invasive measurement of skin perfusion pressure (SPP) and pulse volume recording (PVR) on extremities of patients accurately and effectively
knowledge of logs and computers for the purposes of ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
Ability to operate, trouble shoot, and train new employees on the department-specific equipment on competency checklist
Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients and their families
Displays strong time management skills
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving
Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborates with the interprofessional wound care team daily by communicating effectively, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner, and participating in unit meetings and huddles.
Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Encourages open communication…