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HBO LPN Nurse

Healogics • Part-time • Independence, Missouri, United States • 3w ago

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.

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Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)’responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading.
Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required
Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills
If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in this role. This applies to:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic
Registered Nurse (RN) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)
Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA or LNA)
Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS)
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PT or PTA)
Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD):
e.g. US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation)
or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
Exception: For Ohio, current Ohio license either as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Respiratory Therapist or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) as approved by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)
Pre or post hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Minimum of Two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred
Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position
Initial and ongoing work-related competencies
Hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Basic math skills
Organization and time-management skills
Problem-solving skills
Customer service and follow-up skills
Ability to stay calm and relax patients
Working knowledge of software applications for wound management preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Physical Demands:

Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
Moving about
Detecting sounds by ear
Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
Pushing/pulling
Bending/stooping
Communicating
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands

Work Environment:

Primarily indoors environment
Patient care environment
Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
Exposure to mechanical equipment
Proximity to moving objects
Electrical current

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between Per Hour

This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

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