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Senior Hyperbaric Technician
Location:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
13300 Hargrave, Houston TX, 77070
13300 Hargrave, Houston TX, 77070
- Job Ref:
- JR-4995
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
This position works Monday-Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm in the Wound Care Center.
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Hyperbaric Technician position is responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and screening testing to patients of the Wound Care Program, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of the Hyperbaric Technician, the Sr. Hyperbaric Tech leads and is responsible for all aspects of the facility's safety initiatives, protocol, and measures. This includes acting as the technical trainer for staff, and ensures the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber and related support systems and ancillary components. The Sr Hyperbaric Technician position has elevated responsibilities in clinical leadership, regulatory readiness, quality improvement and emergency preparedness functions.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Hyperbaric Technician position is responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and screening testing to patients of the Wound Care Program, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of the Hyperbaric Technician, the Sr. Hyperbaric Tech leads and is responsible for all aspects of the facility's safety initiatives, protocol, and measures. This includes acting as the technical trainer for staff, and ensures the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber and related support systems and ancillary components. The Sr Hyperbaric Technician position has elevated responsibilities in clinical leadership, regulatory readiness, quality improvement and emergency preparedness functions.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Completed a National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)-approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course
- Completion of a recognized course in hyperbaric medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, NBDHMT, etc., or similar nation-specific requirement)
- Completion of an approved HBO Safety Director Course (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society)
EXPERIENCE
- Four years’ experience with hyperbaric chambers
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- CHT - Certification in Hyperbaric Technology (NBDHMT) - National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology_PSV and
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Intermediate knowledge of infection control, disinfection, and sanitization techniques
- Advanced knowledge of logs and computers for the purposes of ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
- Ability to operate, trouble shoot, and train new employees on the department-specific equipment on competency checklist
- Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, patients, and their families
- Displays strong time management skills
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problem-solving
- Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
- Attends Safety Director Classes
- Completes the required number of CEs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as the hyperbaric facility's technical trainer for staff. Provides in-service training and education related to the various aspects of hyperbaric physiology, decompression requirements, equipment operations, safety, and treatment protocols.
- Actively participates and contributes to organizational quality and safety efforts by attending Quality & Safety meetings. Serves on key councils such as the Leader-Approved Safety/Quality Council, Infection Control Committee, Falls Committee, and Physical Environment Committee.
- Implements contributions to improve department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates and leads annual emergency drills with clinic staff, including fire evacuation, patient seizure response, unresponsive staff protocols, and other situational safety scenarios to ensure readiness and reinforce emergency procedures.
- Serves as the safety resource Expert. Assists the Medical Director in reviewing and documenting safety-related events. Facilitates learning opportunities of appropriate events with other interprofessional team members.
- Serves as a point of contact for patient concerns, escalating issues when appropriate. Provides reports to management of needs, issues to be addressed, and all-important information necessary to ensure department success. Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability and role modeling.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with physicians to implement and review clinical protocols for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ensuring safe and effective treatment planning.
- Proactively identifies and reports near-miss events; works closely with the interprofessional healthcare team to drive continuous improvement in patient safety practices.
- Contributes to department quality and safety metrics by promoting peer accountability and supporting initiatives aimed at reducing pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintains an “inspection-ready” environment at all times, ensuring compliance with standards from accrediting and regulatory bodies.
- Oversees the tracking of medical product recalls and monitors inventory for expiration to ensure patient and staff safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates with members of leadership team in product and equipment evaluation. Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): Yes
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Completed a National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)-approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course
- Completion of a recognized course in hyperbaric medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, NBDHMT, etc., or similar nation-specific requirement)
- Completion of an approved HBO Safety Director Course (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society)
EXPERIENCE
- Four years’ experience with hyperbaric chambers
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- CHT - Certification in Hyperbaric Technology (NBDHMT) - National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology_PSV and
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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