Hyperbaric Treatment Tech — Patient Care & Wound Therapy

Riverside; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,924 - 42,843; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, seeks a Hyperbaric Technician to provide hyperbaric medicine treatments per protocol. You will maintain patient records, reinforce HBO education, and operate the hyperbaric chamber under supervision.

Requirements include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy, plus CPR/BLS, Virginia certification, and HBO-related training within 6 months. Prior RRT/LPN/RN/EMT/CHT experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy preferred (or Bachelors).
• Experience as RRT, LPN, RN, military corpsman, EMT/Paramedic, or CHT required.
• CPR/BLS certification required; Virginia professional certification required; CHt/CHS within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for HBO treatment using current safety and clinical protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records/charts pertaining to treatment.
• Reinforce education as it relates to HBO therapy.
• Perform hyperbaric chamber operations as required.
• Perform duties and procedures as directed by supervisor/medical director.
• Participate in quality improvement program.
• Maintain competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Clinical safety

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, seeks a Hyperbaric Technician to provide hyperbaric medicine treatments per protocol. You will maintain patient records, reinforce HBO education, and operate the hyperbaric chamber under supervision.

Requirements include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy, plus CPR/BLS, Virginia certification, and HBO-related training within 6 months. Prior RRT/LPN/RN/EMT/CHT experience is required.