Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician

Company: North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
Location: Harrison
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

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General Description of the Job Class
Responsible for performing simple specified nursing duties related to patient care, vital signs, assisting the nurse with non-sterile and sterile surgical/wound dressings and patient observation, unit secretary duties as instructed.
Assists in preparation of supplies and maintain cleanliness and order in wound care.
Performs secretarial and general office work under the general direction of a managerial position
May prepare reports, correspondence, etc.
Responsible for the management of patients requiring HBOT treatments.
Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Prepares / readies computer for needed daily processes each morning.
Scheduling
Registration
Appointment Book

Checks phone messages, accurately follows protocol established to communicate phone messages, is timely with answering phone throughout the day and is aware of and practices good guest relations with phone communication

Performs the registration process throughout the day in a timely manner

Schedules patients for all Rehab Departments with no computer errors and is able to process special scheduling requests from therapists and our patients

Prints bill checks

Performs charge entry for all Rehab Departments. Is accurate with charge entry process as documented by the billing reconciliation process. Is timely with charge entry process by completing within 24 hours

Call physicians and physician office personnel to obtain necessary physician orders and is able to secure all needed orders by the patient's first visit / initial evaluation by therapists
Assembles new patient charts and has ready by the patients' first visit / initial evaluation

Performs Quality Improvement phone calls in a timely basis for:
No Shows
Reminder calls for patient's first visit / initial evaluation
EMG / NCV patient reminders

Prints Wound Clinic stickers for evaluations

Scans Wound Clinic evaluations for E-sign

Faxes Wound Care evaluations to out of town physicians

Prints nail patient treatments from Meditech

Prints and prepares therapist's patient schedules for the following day

Reconciles charge entries for Rehab Departments

Prints Wound Clinic inpatient and outpatient evaluations and readies for scanning process

Assists Rehab Director with miscellaneous duties and special projects to include all Rehab Departments

Assists Rehab Business Office Supervisor with miscellaneous duties and special projects to include all Rehab Departments

Monitors vital signs (B/P, Temperatures (all), Pulse, Resp
Keeps unit clean and neat
Answers lights promptly and with courtesy
Cleans and makes unit ready to receive new patients
Checks patients in
Identifies patient properly
Assists with lifting correctly
Proper use of wheelchair and transfer of patient to w/c
Transfers patient from bed to stretcher and transports
Weighs patient with bed scales and regular scales
Passes and picks up patient trays
Observes patient's condition and reports abnormal reactions and changes in patient condition to supervisor immediately
Collects specimens (urine, stool and sputum)
Demonstrates knowledge of how to use equipment pertaining to patient care. Maintains and cleans equipment
Uses mechanical patient lift
Completes assignments in a timely manner
Cooperates with members of the medical team in coordinating patient's total care needs
Performs and responds appropriately & effectively in emergency situations
Demonstrates effective communication methods & skills
Uses the lines of authority appropriately
Communicates effectively with patients and families
Dresses appropriately and meets hygiene standards
Practices cost containment
Demonstrates professional medical care to the sick & disabled without regard to race, sex, age, creed, religion or inability to pay
Performs pulse oximetry
Does ACCU Blood Glucose checks
Has knowledge and demonstrates appropriate care of nutrition needs
Demonstrates appropriate care in regard to patient's cultural beliefs, values and religion
Maintains BLS, annual health, skills and education requirements
Accepts patient referrals for HBOT evaluation and coordinates scheduling with the HBOT physician
Assists the HBOT physician in obtaining H&P information, assessment data and diagnostic testing which is needed to complete the HBOT evaluation process
Informs referral sources and other care providers of acceptance or non-acceptance of patients for HBOT
Assists the HBOT physician in obtaining all required consents
Orients patients to the HBOT physical environment
Completes patient instructions and applicable checklists prior to initiating treatment. Reviews all indications, and risks as benefits of HBOT with the patient
Documents all patient teaching and the patient's response in the medical record
Assists the HBOT Medical Director and other team members to develop a comprehensive plan of care
Implements the plan of care
Evaluates the plan of care with appropriate documentation
With the HBOT medical Director, serves as a resource for the management of complicated patients
Delivers direct patient care in a competent professional manner according to written policies and procedures and Standards of Care
Documents care provided in an accurate, concise manner
Participates in the ongoing review of applicable HBOT patient care activities, policies, procedures and practices
Maintains a safe HBOT environment
Prepares the chamber in accordance with all safety regulations and guidelines
Adheres to all policies and procedures relative to safety, including inspections and emergencies
Participates in safety related in-services and activities
Ensures that all patient related safety measures are completed
Continuously monitors and observes all HBOT patients
Maintains compliance with OSHA guidelines
Adheres to policies and procedures for cleaning and decontamination of the chambers
Immediately reports any deviation from safety guidelines to supervisor
Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with patients and other members of the health care team
Demonstrates responsibility for professional development and practice
Maintains appropriate licensure
Achieves/maintains certifications
Achieves/maintains HBOT competencies
Shares information and resources with other team members
Participates on designated committees
Attends relevant in-services or CEU programs
Annually develops a personal development plan
Maintains minimal practice related standards
Appearance is neat, clean and professional
Acts in a manner consistent with the mission and philosophy of NARMC
Is punctual and maintains a satisfactory attendance record with no unexcused absences
Productive use of time is demonstrated
Provides for patient confidentiality
Adheres to Corporate Compliance Plan, Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct
Qualifications:
Qualifications at this Level

Required

Preferred

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

One or more of the following prerequisite preparations completed:

RN, LPN, RRT or CRT, Certified Hyperbaric Tech or Diving Med Tech, EMT or Paramedic

Other ancillary medical and/or diving positions as approved

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years health care experience

Previous HBOT experience

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

BLS certification

Completion of approved Hyperbaric Med Course within 3 months of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, typing and computer skills

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