Hyperbaric Tech, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is hiring for a Hyperbaric Therapy Technician to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and related diagnostic testing under supervision. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in healthcare and completion of the 40-hour hyperbaric training within 180 days.

Candidates must hold a BCLS/AHA credential and a current Georgia license or certification (RT/LPN/EMT) or equivalent; additional CH and CST credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of healthcare experience required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Successful completion of the 40-hour Primary Hyperbaric Training course within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician.
• Provide daily maintenance and safety checks prior to daily operations.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Hyperbaric exposure

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Georgia license or certification (RT/LPN/EMT/CHT/CST)

40-hour Primary Hyperbaric Training (within 180 days)

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the hyperbaric physician/provider. Provides daily maintenance and safety checks prior to daily operations.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
• Training in one of the following medical professions: Required
• Respiratory Therapy or
• Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) or
• Emergency Medical Technology. or
• Successful completion of the 40-hour Primary Hyperbaric Training course within 6 months of hire

Work Experience

• 2 years of healthcare experience Required
• Wound, Hyperbaric, or critical care experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification through AHA Upon Hire Required and
• Current Georgia license or certification in one of the following areas: Upon Hire Required
• CRTT - Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician Required or
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) Required or
• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Emergency Medical Technician Required or
• CHT - Certification in Hyperbaric Technology Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Required or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Technologist Required or
• Other CHT qualifying certification Required
• In addition to the above qualifying license, the successful completion of the 40-hour Primary Hyperbaric Training course within 180 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital