Hyperbaric Medicine Tech & Safety Officer

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed professional for full-time Hyperbaric Medicine duties, including serving as Hyperbaric Safety Officer and delivering HBO therapy. The role requires ensuring correct diagnoses, implementing orders, patient education, and meticulous documentation.

The successful candidate will have a Florida license, 2+ years in Hyperbaric Medicine, and a strong focus on safety protocols, patient outcomes, and collaboration with physicians and management.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed or licensed in the state where working.
• Minimum of two years experience in Hyperbaric Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric Medicine.
• Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the approved disorders for HBO Therapy and correctly entered on charts/records.
• Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the treatment plan.
• Educate patient/family on benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy prior to treatment.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered.
• Inspect patient prior to HBO treatment to ensure safety standards (100% cotton, no makeup, no hairspray).
• Perform the HBO treatment and monitor the patient during therapy.
• Perform dressing changes and wound care within scope of practice; participate in clinic when HBO volumes are below par.
• Take serial photographs of the wound for reporting patient progress.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and discuss with manager and hyperbaric physician to adjust treatment.
• Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding adverse reactions.
• Document treatment notes and maintain patient records.

Skills

Hyperbaric medicine knowledge

Patient care & education

Safety policy compliance

Charting & documentation

Education

Florida state license or certification (RRT, RN, LPN, CNA, EMT, etc.)

Job description

Trinity Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed professional for full-time Hyperbaric Medicine duties, including serving as Hyperbaric Safety Officer and delivering HBO therapy. The role requires ensuring correct diagnoses, implementing orders, patient education, and meticulous documentation.

The successful candidate will have a Florida license, 2+ years in Hyperbaric Medicine, and a strong focus on safety protocols, patient outcomes, and collaboration with physicians and management.