Hyperbaric Tech

Overview

You're going to want to be a part of the Dallas Regional Medical Center team!!! As a member of Prime Healthcare, we offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. We are a 202-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization, and imaging.

The hospital is the only Certified Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Labor and Delivery Unit in the area. In addition, Dallas Regional is the only Trauma Center for 13 miles, and was the first Accredited Geriatric Emergency Room in Dallas County. The hospital is a recipient of Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, 15 Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years, and Straight "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2018. For more information visit www.dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Hyperbaric Technologist working in Hyperbaric is responsible for assisting the Medical Director, medical staff and registered nurses with the treatment and education of patients in an advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy center. The technician assists in the provision for safe and therapeutic management of patient care to an assigned group of patients while adhering to the standards of practice, policies and procedures, and the collaboration with other members of the health care team.

If assigned, The Hyperbaric Safety Director (HSD) performs duties under the supervision of the medical director, director and clinical coordinator as appropriate for the hyperbaric facility. The HSD/Hyperbaric Technologist is responsible for the day to day maintenance, safety and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems in the hyperbaric facility.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Must have a current and valid license in respective field (ex.

Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Respiratory Therapist) 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate 3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate 4.

Must have documentation of successful completion of at least a 40 credit hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) - approved Hyperbaric Medicine Introductory Course completed within 120 days. 5. Current certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) stated by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) highly preferred. 6. One year clinical experience in Outpatient Wound Center preferred7. If assigned Hyperbaric Safety Director, attend an approved Hyperbaric Safety Director course within 6 months