Hyperbaric Technician

Lifepoint Health; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave policies

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC is hiring a Hyperbaric Technician to join the team. The role requires critical thinking, effective English communication, and the ability to work in a high-stress clinical environment.

You will support hyperbaric chamber operations, patient care, and documentation throughout treatments. The position emphasizes safety, coordination with nursing staff and physicians, and ongoing training in hyperbaric medicine.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; must complete hyperbaric medicine introductory course within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or CMA/RMA certification or eligibility preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment as facility safety officer for hyperbaric chambers.
• Complete all documentation in EMR and communicate patient information to nursing staff and physician in charge.
• Assist in patient preparation for treatment and monitor patient condition during treatments.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly checks of hyperbaric chambers per guidelines and maintain equipment.
• Assist in scheduling wound care patients and assisting front office with patient communication.

Skills

Critical thinking

English communication

Stress tolerance

Education

High school or equivalent

Hyperbaric medicine introductory course (within 90 days)

Job description

Hyperbaric Technician

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p

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 prioritize 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.

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

• - 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 Centeris 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.