Hyperbaric Safety Director/LPN, MA, or CNA - Healogics at Holyoke Medical Center

Reporting to the Program Director, the Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulations, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
• Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)'responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient's safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
• Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required
• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
• Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills
• If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• Current Massachusetts license as LPN, will consider bi-lingual Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
• Hyperbaric equipment and related systems troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service and follow-up skills
• Ability to stay calm and relax patients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)