Houston Methodist · 8 hours ago
Hyperbaric Technician - PRN
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expHouston Methodist is a prominent healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Hyperbaric Technician to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients in the Wound Care Program. The role involves collaborating with the wound care team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records related to patient care.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with the interprofessional wound care team daily by communicating effectively, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner, and participating in unit meetings and huddles
Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding
Interacts with peers, staff, patients and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensures all equipment and furnishings are cleansed according to policy and procedure
Ensure patient education and consent forms are accurate and signed prior to any hyperbaric treatment, which will be determined by the physician based on the patient diagnosis. Ensures hyperbaric therapy records will be accurate, complete, and recorded in the patient EMR in a timely manner
Performs diagnostic testing, dressing materials, removal and disposal in a proper manner, preliminary wound cleansing done, ABI screening and other duties as assigned, as appropriate, and patient positioned for optimal wound assessment and evaluation
Performs transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per department policy and report results to physician/nurse directing the care of the patient
Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability
Provides constant monitoring of patients undergoing hyperbaric therapy, always staying in service range. Reports observations, conditions, problems and/or adverse events of patients immediately to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind
Collaborate with department personnel to identify new and efficient process improvement opportunities, based on evidence-based practice
Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores on the department scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members
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
Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Two years previous experience in one of the following roles with wound care and hyperbaric: Respiratory Therapist, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician /Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Military Corpsman, Medical Assistant
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (TMB) OR PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure OR EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - State Certification OR EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - State Certification OR EMT-I - Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate - State Certification OR EMT-A - Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced - State Certification OR EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - State Certification OR EMR - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-First Responder (NREMT) OR EMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (NREMT) OR EMT-I - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate OR AEMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Advanced (NREMT) OR Paramedic - National Registry of Paramedics (NREMT) OR RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days OR LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse - State Licensure OR APRN-CNP - Adult Nurse Practitioner - State Licensure OR Military Corpsman AND CHT - Certification in Hyperbaric Technology (NBDHMT) within 1 year OR CHWS- Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (ABWH) within 1 year AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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
Working knowledge of policies and procedures as it relates to Hyperbaric Medicine
Able to perform provide non-invasive measurement of skin perfusion pressure (SPP) and pulse volume recording (PVR) on extremities of patients accurately and effectively
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
Preferred
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
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