Hyperbaric Chamber Technician, Wound Healing Institute, Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Hyperbaric Chamber Technician

Wound Healing Institute
Northwest Florida Community Hospital – Chipley, Florida

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a dependable and compassionate Full-Time Hyperbaric Chamber Technician to join our Wound Healing Institute. This position plays an important role in providing safe, high-quality hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients while working closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the wound care team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and explain treatment procedures.

• Safely operate and monitor hyperbaric chamber equipment during treatments.

• Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition.

• Perform required pre-treatment and post-treatment safety checks.

• Follow all hyperbaric safety procedures, infection-control practices, and hospital policies.

• Maintain accurate treatment documentation and patient records.

• Assist with cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining hyperbaric equipment and treatment areas.

• Maintain emergency preparedness and respond appropriately to patient or equipment-related concerns.

• Assist the Wound Healing Institute team with patient care and departmental needs as assigned.

• Provide compassionate, professional service to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous healthcare, emergency medical, respiratory therapy, military medical, or hyperbaric experience preferred.

• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.

• Hyperbaric certification, such as Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), preferred; willingness to obtain required certification following hire may be considered.

• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to follow detailed clinical procedures.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, and assisting with patient positioning and transfers.

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday

Pay

• Competitive pay!

• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and relevant certifications

• Additional consideration may be given for previous hyperbaric, wound care, or direct patient care experience

NFCH offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Health insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee benefits and wellness programs

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about patient care, safety, and helping patients heal, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Wound Healing Institute at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.