HBO Technician

Position Summary
Responsible for safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and for patient safety while administering oxygen therapy to patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Arrive

at

work on time
Ensure safety of all patients
At beginning of day (opening) ensure oxygen is turned on
Ensure all hyperbaric chambers are in working order
Performs necessary maintenance to systems

daily

and as needed
Checks

acrylic on all chambers once a month or more as needed
Maintain

accurate

records

with regard to

medical history, hyperbaric

treatment

and results of each patient session
Perform pre-dive vitals on all patients
Perform B

lood

G

lucose (BG

)

test pre and post dive for all first-time patients.

Thereafter

perform

BG test on all diabetic

patient’s

pre-dive and PRN post-dive
Responsible for knowing all parameters for vital signs
Responsible for knowing emergency protocols and location of protocols
Ensure all chambers are powered off at the end of every

workday
Ensure all oxygen is turned off at the end of every

workday
Must

maintain

up to date knowledge on all applicable hyperbaric safety codes
Must have working knowledge of decompression procedures
Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation
Maintains competencies, continuing

education

and certifications as appropriate
Maintain a neat and clean work environment
Interact effectively with co-workers
Understand and follow work rules and procedures
Always

maintain

a professional and tidy appearance
Maintain a professional and polite demeanor with all patients.
Comply with

all patient privacy and HIPAA rules
Assist

with other duties as time allows.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Working well in a team environment is imperative in this role

.
Must

be able to work flexible hours
Must have a background as an EMT, PARAMEDIC, LPN,

RN

or RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Up to date on all applicable hyperbaric safety codes
BLS certification preferred
Up to date training and /or experience in hyperbaric chamber maintenance to include mechanical background where

appropriate preferred