Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician - North Arkansas Regional Medical Center : Job Details

Overview:General Description of the Job ClassResponsible for performing simple specified nursing duties related to patient care, vital signs, assisting the nurse with non-sterile and sterile surgical/wound dressings and patient observation, unit secretary duties as instructed.Assists in preparation of supplies and maintain cleanliness and order in wound care.Performs secretarial and general office work under the general direction of a managerial positionMay prepare reports, correspondence, etc.Responsible for the management of patients requiring HBOT treatments.Responsibilities:Duties and Responsibilities of this LevelPrepares / readies computer for needed daily processes each morning.SchedulingRegistrationAppointment BookChecks phone messages, accurately follows protocol established to communicate phone messages, is timely with answering phone throughout the day and is aware of and practices good guest relations with phone communicationPerforms the registration process throughout the day in a timely mannerSchedules patients for all Rehab Departments with no computer errors and is able to process special scheduling requests from therapists and our patientsPrints bill checksPerforms charge entry for all Rehab Departments. Is accurate with charge entry process as documented by the billing reconciliation process. Is timely with charge entry process by completing within 24 hoursCall physicians and physician office personnel to obtain necessary physician orders and is able to secure all needed orders by the patient's first visit / initial evaluation by therapistsAssembles new patient charts and has ready by the patients' first visit / initial evaluationPerforms Quality Improvement phone calls in a timely basis for:No ShowsReminder calls for patient's first visit / initial evaluationEMG / NCV patient remindersPrints Wound Clinic stickers for evaluationsScans Wound Clinic evaluations for E-signFaxes Wound Care evaluations to out of town physiciansPrints nail patient treatments from MeditechPrints and prepares therapist's patient schedules for the following dayReconciles charge entries for Rehab DepartmentsPrints Wound Clinic inpatient and outpatient evaluations and readies for scanning processAssists Rehab Director with miscellaneous duties and special projects to include all Rehab DepartmentsAssists Rehab Business Office Supervisor with miscellaneous duties and special projects to include all Rehab DepartmentsMonitors vital signs (B/P, Temperatures (all), Pulse, RespKeeps unit clean and neatAnswers lights promptly and with courtesyCleans and makes unit ready to receive new patientsChecks patients inIdentifies patient properlyAssists with lifting correctlyProper use of wheelchair and transfer of patient to w/cTransfers patient from bed to stretcher and transportsWeighs patient with bed scales and regular scalesPasses and picks up patient traysObserves patient's condition and reports abnormal reactions and changes in patient condition to supervisor immediatelyCollects specimens (urine, stool and sputum)Demonstrates knowledge of how to use equipment pertaining to patient care. Maintains and cleans equipmentUses mechanical patient liftCompletes assignments in a timely mannerCooperates with members of the medical team in coordinating patient's total care needsPerforms and responds appropriately & effectively in emergency situationsDemonstrates effective communication methods & skillsUses the lines of authority appropriatelyCommunicates effectively with patients and familiesDresses appropriately and meets hygiene standardsPractices cost containmentDemonstrates professional medical care to the sick & disabled without regard to race, sex, age, creed, religion or inability to payPerforms pulse oximetryDoes ACCU Blood Glucose checksHas knowledge and demonstrates appropriate care of nutrition needsDemonstrates appropriate care in regard to patient's cultural beliefs, values and religionMaintains BLS, annual health, skills and education requirementsAccepts patient referrals for HBOT evaluation and coordinates scheduling with the HBOT physicianAssists the HBOT physician in obtaining H&P information, assessment data and diagnostic testing which is needed to complete the HBOT evaluation processInforms referral sources and other care providers of acceptance or non-acceptance of patients for HBOTAssists the HBOT physician in obtaining all required consentsOrients patients to the HBOT physical environmentCompletes patient instructions and applicable checklists prior to initiating treatment. Reviews all indications, and risks as benefits of HBOT with the patientDocuments all patient teaching and the patient's response in the medical recordAssists the HBOT Medical Director and other team members to develop a comprehensive plan of careImplements the plan of careEvaluates the plan of care with appropriate documentationWith the HBOT medical Director, serves as a resource for the management of complicated patientsDelivers direct patient care in a competent professional manner according to written policies and procedures and Standards of CareDocuments care provided in an accurate, concise mannerParticipates in the ongoing review of applicable HBOT patient care activities, policies, procedures and practicesMaintains a safe HBOT environmentPrepares the chamber in accordance with all safety regulations and guidelinesAdheres to all policies and procedures relative to safety, including inspections and emergenciesParticipates in safety related in-services and activitiesEnsures that all patient related safety measures are completedContinuously monitors and observes all HBOT patientsMaintains compliance with OSHA guidelinesAdheres to policies and procedures for cleaning and decontamination of the chambersImmediately reports any deviation from safety guidelines to supervisorEstablishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with patients and other members of the health care teamDemonstrates responsibility for professional development and practiceMaintains appropriate licensureAchieves/maintains certificationsAchieves/maintains HBOT competenciesShares information and resources with other team membersParticipates on designated committeesAttends relevant in-services or CEU programsAnnually develops a personal development planMaintains minimal practice related standardsAppearance is neat, clean and professionalActs in a manner consistent with the mission and philosophy of NARMCIs punctual and maintains a satisfactory attendance record with no unexcused absencesProductive use of time is demonstratedProvides for patient confidentialityAdheres to Corporate Compliance Plan, Policies and Procedures and Code of ConductQualifications:Qualifications at this LevelRequiredPreferredEducation:High School graduate or equivalentOne or more of the following prerequisite preparations completed:RN, LPN, RRT or CRT, Certified Hyperbaric Tech or Diving Med Tech, EMT or ParamedicOther ancillary medical and/or diving positions as approvedExperience:Minimum of 2 years health care experiencePrevious HBOT experienceDegrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:BLS certificationCompletion of approved Hyperbaric Med Course within 3 months of employmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, typing and computer skills