About the role
Saline Memorial – 1 Medical Park Drive, Benton, AR Hyperbaric Technician Job Type: PRN (as needed) Day Shift
Certification in Hyperbaric (CHT), preferred
Current State License (RN, RRT, CRT, Paramedic) Your experience matters: Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Hyperbaric Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More About Our Team: Our unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication. Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.
How you'll contribute: A Hyperbaric Technician who excels in this role: The Hyperbaric Technician will be able to demonstrate the following essential competencies, duties and responsibilities as a result of education, experience and NHC initial orientation and ongoing corporate learning. Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the mission statement of the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine, as well as Client Hospital at all times.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric Medicine. Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy. Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and that the said diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records.
Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan. ' Educate patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment. Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis. Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to, i.e. 100% cotton attire, no makeup, no hairs pray, etc.
Perform the hyperbaric treatments and monitor the patient during therapy. Take serial photographs of the wound for reporting of the patient's progress. Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager arid the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary.
Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions. Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records. Complete the patient's treatment charges, if required.
Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, or as required by policy. Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards. Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times.
Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and interdepartmental. Perform an inventory check and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items. Maintain equipment and checks backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis.
Perform data entry into the Wound Information Data System and collate reports as requested by the director. Orient new employees as necessary. Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess for HBO indicators.
us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certification in Hyperbaric (CHT), preferred
Current State License (RN, RRT, CRT, Paramedic) Connect with a Recruiter: Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany. Williams1@LPNT.
NET More about Saline Health System People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more. The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West.
The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.
Part time · PRN