Lead Hyperbaric Tech

Lead Hyperbaric Tech

Location: Piedmont Newnan Wound Care Clinic

Full Time: Monday - Friday 8am -5 pm

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Hyperbaric Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs operational procedures to facilitate coordinated and efficient delivery of Hyperbaric services.
• Assists the director with keeping adequate records of all departmental activities, meetings, and projects.
• Assists with the development of staffing schedule.
• Effectively manages staffing to meet productivity goals.
• Implements changes to improve efficiency and safety of the department.
• Manages finances by tracking/ordering supplies, monitoring daily charges.
• Assists in maintaining statistical data.
• Proactively anticipate changes and acts to resolve potential problems before they arise.
• Delegates tasks and duties to staff and students appropriately.
• Coordinates educational opportunities to meet staff needs.
• Assists with scheduling in-services.
• Performs treatments for all patient populations adolescent through geriatric in a safe manner.
• Recognizes the limits of each patient population and modifies communication and treatment accordingly.
• Adheres to treatment precautions and contraindications.
• Prepares patient for treatment by introducing self, explaining the purpose of the service, discussing goals with the patient/family.
• Completes documentation in compliance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory requirements in a timely manner. Uses only hospital approved abbreviations.
• Communicates effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides appropriate education to the patient/family.
• Assists the Director in managing and developing staff.
• Assists with supervising the implementation of policies and procedures that guide the department.
• Acts as a leader, role model for staff and the department by mentoring, coaching, and promoting individual and team processes.
• Assists with maintaining appropriate documentation of orientation and other trainings for staff.
• Addresses behavioral performance issues promptly and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Encourages employee support and participation in process improvement/changes.

Effective communication and leadership skills. Knowledge of Hyperbaric monoplace chamber, TCOM & computer skills. Due to collaborative nature of the services, excellent team skills required. ABI & TCOM.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Completion of a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Course. Completion of Leadership Institute program required within one (1) year. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum five (5) years in Hyperbaric Therapy. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT). BLS certification through AHA. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years management experience preferred.

Piedmont Newnan Hospital