Hyperbaric Technician (LVN, CNA, CMA)

$55,120 - $70,866/Yr

Healogics - Visalia, CA

Full-time

Visalia, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

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 number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships. The Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulations, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable. Essential functions include preparing, educating, and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, administering the therapy, monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, making appropriate data entries for daily treatments, operating and maintaining the hyperbaric chamber, assisting in vein clinic as assigned, participating in safety program activities, and performing other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
• Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider.
• Monitors and controls the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment during therapy sessions.
• Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Assists in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training is completed.
• Participates in safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills.
• Functions as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy if CMA or LPN.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development).
• Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice.
• Minimum of Two (2) or more years' experience in healthcare preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Initial and ongoing work-related competencies.
• Hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service and follow-up skills.
• Ability to stay calm and relax patients.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of software applications for wound management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging between $23.98-$30.83 per hour.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.