LPN \ HBO Technician

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be credentialed or licensed in the state where working.

Required Length and Type of Experience

Minimum of two (2) years experience in healthcare is required. Wound, Hyperbaric, or critical care experience is preferred.

Required Licensure or Certification

Must be credentialed or licensed in the state where working.Current license or certification is required on one of the following areas: Must be credentialed or licensed in the state where working. Current license or certification is required on one of the following 1. Practical Nurse (LPN) 2. Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

The work environment is indoors, with adequate heating and cooling. There is a significant amount of equipment for patient care, as well as many supplies stored in the work environment. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move patients. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The LPN/HBO Chamber Operator provides an integral part in our Patient Care Team by organizing, coordinating and facilitating care of assigned patients. They will implement and contribute to the plan of care as developed by the RN and assist in evaluating patient assessment and discharge plan. Nursing duties include but not limited to wound care, DME orders, authorizations, HBO Chamber Operator, Safety Director with mandatory travel for training. Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician