POSITION SUMMARY
The Hyperbaric Tech administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development); Must
complete Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical
Technology within 90 days of hire.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience as a hyperbaric technician.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and/or experience in emergency medicine or acute
care hospital strongly preferred.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be certified and/or licensed in one of the following vocations or
hold a diploma from an accredited institution in one of the following professions to meet the minimum education and
experience requirements:
Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS), Certified Hyperbaric and Wound Care
Specialist (CHWS), Documented Hyperbaric Medicine Training, Respiratory Therapist; Physician’s Assistant; EMT or
Paramedic; Military Corpsman; Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; Nurse Practitioner; Physician or
Physiologist; Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life
Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of
hire.
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Operating and maintaining the hyperbaric chamber and associated systems as prescribed by a physician. Monitoring patients in the chamber, including recording condition and ensuring comfort during treatment. Maintaining applicable operating, maintenance, and safety logs. Maintaining accurate patient records
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified and/or licensed in one of the following vocations or hold a diploma from an accredited institution in one of the following professions to meet the minimum education and experience requirements: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS), Certified Hyperbaric and Wound Care Specialist (CHWS), Documented Hyperbaric Medicine Training, Respiratory Therapist; Physician’s Assistant; EMT or Paramedic; Military Corpsman; Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; Nurse Practitioner; Physician or Physiologist; Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician
Experience:
Preferred: 1 year experience as a hyperbaric technician. Wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and/or experience in emergency medicine or acute care hospital strongly preferred.
Certifications:
Required: AHA BLS. Must complete Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology within 90 days of hire.
Preferred: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
Physical Demands:
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