Hyperbaric Technician

Haywood Regional Medical Center - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC is seeking a Hyperbaric Tech to join our team. You will contribute to patient care during hyperbaric treatments, maintain safety protocols, and coordinate with nursing and medical staff.

The role requires strong English communication, critical thinking, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and compliance with certification requirements. This is a full-time, day scheduling position with regular hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must complete hyperbaric medicine introductory course within 90 days of hire.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as facility safety officer for hyperbaric chamber safety.
• Completes all required documentation in EMR.
• Monitors patient condition during treatments and reports changes.
• Prepares patients for treatment and assists clinical staff.
• Performs daily chamber checks and maintains equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritise your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Hyperbaric Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p

More About Our Team

Join our team of healthcare professionals in an office that provides comprehensive care services to patients of all ages.

How You'll Contribute

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Essential Functions ?

• Serves as the facility safety officer in maintaining a safe environment for patients, co-workers and patients with respects to hyperbaric chambers.
• Completes all required documentation in Healogics EMR.
• Communicates patient information to the nursing staff and physician in charge of the center.
• Assists in patient preparation for treatment.
• Monitors patient condition continually during treatments and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
• Performs duties and procedures as directed by Program Director, Medical Director, and/or Clinical Nurse Manager Coordinator.
• Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required.
• Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
• Participates in the safety program.
• Maintains competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate.
• Utilizing data software for wound management.
• Make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits including photo
• uploading.
• Lift patient or transfer patients.
• Obtains insurance verifications/approvals for hyperbaric treatments
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual checks of the hyperbaric chambers, per Healogics guidelines.
• Maintain clean environment in HBO chamber suite.
• Prepare iHeal hyperbaric reports to participate in weekly leadership meetings.
• Assists front office coordinator in calls to all wound care patient regarding any patient issues.
• Assists front office coordinator in pre-registering wound care patients.
• Able to submit billing for all wound care patients.
• Obtains insurance verifications/approvals for wound care patients.
• Assists in scheduling all patients in the wound care center.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should possess:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Must complete a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within 90 days of hire date

Licenses: Must be actively certified or licensed in one of the following vocations to meet the minimum education and experience requirements.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA).
• Other allied healthcare professions as approved for certification eligibility.

Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Minimum Work Experience: Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Haywood Regional Medical Center

Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery. Clyde is centrally located to all that Western North Carolina has to offer. With our classic Southern charm, we offer a relaxing getaway lifestyle with impressive views of the Smokies and classic Appalachian culture. We are also just a short drive away from Maggie Valley, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

EEOC Statement

Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.