Beacon Health System · 4 days ago
Hyperbaric Oxygen Tech MGM
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBeacon Health System is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and inspiring health. They are seeking a Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, assisting with patient care and education in the wound clinic.
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Responsibilities
Administers and monitors Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)
Assisting provider with gathering of clinical support for HBO and submitting to Insurance companies for approval for initial and continued HBO Therapy
Preparing patients for HBO treatment by providing pre and post procedural education, vital sign assessments, and glucometers. Assists with reassuring patients prior to and during HBO treatment
Completing and verifying documentation in the EMR including pre-procedural consents, checklists, and treatment records
Explaining pre-assessment and treatments to the patient/family, including HBO education, safety concerns/requirements
Documenting patient/family teaching as well as education on activities post treatment
Recognizing patient condition changes and providing appropriate intervention
Preparing equipment to determine proper functioning and making adjustments if necessary. Responsible for Daily/ weekly/ monthly/quarterly/ semi-annual/ and annual equipment checks
Maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and ensuring not expired
Responding to patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information
Demonstrating the knowledge and skills and necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Complying with applicable laws, scope of practice, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Assisting in preparation of wound clinic patients for treatment by taking vital signs, removal of dressing, cleaning of wounds, and taking pictures of wounds
Assisting in simple dressing changes
Assisting nursing and providers with treatments and procedures when needed
Performing hyperbaric operations and cleaning as maintenance as needed
Maintains required continuing education and competencies and required certifications
Evaluating HBO equipment to ensure proper function
Performing routine and complex equipment care and maintenance
Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned
Assisting Patient Service Representative (PSR) in scheduling HBO patient or Wound Care visit patients
Obtaining authorization for HBO treatments
Assisting (PSR) with patient registration
Assisting (PSR) with insurance eligibility and authorization for wound care as needed
Assisting (PSR) with charge entry
Compiling paperwork to assist with obtaining authorization for skin substitutes
Ordering and maintaining stock of skin substitutes
Maintaining records of all skin substitutes in TrackCore
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance
Complies with established organization and department policies
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a Hyperbaric Oxygen Certified Technician program (CHT)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Paramedic, Respiratory Therapists (RT) or other Healthcare Professionals with the appropriate licensure or certification
If candidate does not have the CHT certification, candidate must complete hyperbaric training course within one month of hire
Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Providers and professional certifications
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary for effective communication with patients, families, technicians and aides
Requires analytical skills to determine appropriate methods of therapy based upon observation of patient and diagnostic reports and to apply policies and procedures
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required
Preferred
Previous experience as a Hyperbaric Oxygen Certified Technician
Previous Wound Care experience
Previous experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Company
Beacon Health System
Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities
Founded in 2012
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
1st Source Bank,1st Source FoundationHealth Resources and Services Administration
2024-12-18Grant· $0.14M
2024-05-08Grant· $5.4M
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Kreg Gruber
Chief Executive Officer
Phil Newbold
CEO Emeritus
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