A day in the life of a Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:Patient Care:Assisting in patient preparation for treatment, including the changing of simple patient dressings. Monitoring patient glucose and vital signs, and documenting all outcomes. Keeping complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation. Patient Safety:Maintaining a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and uses approved and recognized dec... more details
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Tech administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Physician and supports the safe operation of the department.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Patient Care:
Assisting in patient preparation for treatment, including the changing of simple patient dressings. Monitoring patient glucose and vital signs, and documenting all outcomes.
Keeping complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
Patient Safety:
Maintaining a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and uses approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a hyperbaric exposure to inert gasses.
Ensuring that testing of all modifications is performed and documented within a timely manner.
Departmental Support:
Assisting in front office coverage during times of low treatment volume.
Maintaining all facility safety-related standards and records as required by various licensing and regulatory agencies.
Education:
Reinforcing education to patients, clinical team, hospital personnel, as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
Maintaining competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate, while ensuring all chamber operators maintain competencies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Patient Care Technician or Emergency Medical Technician Certification required
Maintain and demonstrate competency in BLS and infection control required
Ability to learn internal clinical outcomes databases and upload photos required
Proficient in basic wound care required
Detail oriented and maintain heightened awareness of safety required
Strong customer service skills and the ability to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
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