Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician Wound Care Clinic

Hill Country Wound Care and Hyperbarics is seeking a skilled and compassionate Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Technician to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the safe and effective delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients with complex wounds and related medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, and monitor hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers during patient treatments.
• Assist in patient preparation, positioning, and post-treatment care in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Conduct pre-treatment patient safety checks, ensuring all protocols and safety standards are met.
• Monitor patients during therapy sessions and respond to emergencies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate treatment logs, patient records, and equipment documentation.
• Perform minor routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of hyperbaric chambers and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, safety regulations, and infection control standards with a focus on working in a high oxygen concentration environment.
• Educate patients on the hyperbaric oxygen therapy process and address concerns under the supervision of licensed providers.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality wound care outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required with an MA or CNA certification. An associate degree in a patient contact healthcare-related field is preferred.
• Two years of experience or a combination of experience using a multi-place recompression chamber in a hospital, or military facility or using an FDA-approved monoplace hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber.
• Proof of completion with a certificate from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) 40-hour course; CHT-A or CHT-S. Certification as a Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in hyperbaric medicine, wound care, or related clinical environment highly desirable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical team environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in our wound care and hyperbaric medicine clinic. The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver specialized patient care.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Other
• Day shift

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• 401(k)

Hill Country Wound Care Vascular and Hyperbarics