LVN & Hyperbaric Technician

Hourly-Full Time

Reports to: CLINIC DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR HYPERBARICS

The LVN will lead the Hyperbaric Operations for the clinic and assist in all operations of their assigned clinic to ensure the best patient outcomes and experience.

Responsibilities?

• Ensure all hyperbaric chambers are in working order

• Performs necessary maintenance to systems on a daily basis and as needed

• Checks acrylic on all chambers once a month or more as needed

• Maintain accurate records with regard to medical history, hyperbaric treatment and results of each patient session

• Perform pre-dive vitals on all patients

• Perform BG test pre and post dive for all first-time patients. Thereafter perform BG test on all diabetic patients pre-dive and PRN post-dive

• Responsible for knowing all parameters for vital signs

• Responsible for knowing emergency protocols and location of protocols

• Responsible for greeting patients and visitors, answering phones and scheduling appointments in a professional and timely manner.

• Rooming patients, complete pre-screening questions and cleaning rooms.

• Assist the clinic Provider with wound care patients.

• Learn to become the back-up Hyperbaric Chamber Operator and assist chamber changes in times if high volume.

• Track and Order Medical/Office Supplies

• Additional Administrative duties to perform as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities?

• Works assigned scheduled

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Ensure safety of all patients

• Effectively communicate with all patients and members of staff.

• Accurately and efficiently maintain and update all patient files, records? and documents

• Update weekly reports as required and distribute accordingly

• Understand and follow work rules and procedures

• Always maintain a professional and tidy appearance

• Comply with all patient privacy and HIPAA rules

• Take direction from all members of management

Qualifications?

• Must be licensed by Texas Board of Nursing

• Must either be a Certified Hyperbaric Technician or gain certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Wound care experience preferred

• Must be able to work flexible hours, multitask and be a team player

• Must have a positive attitude

• Must have an excellent bedside manner

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Travel Required: No

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.