HBO Tech

Part-Time Days, No weekends

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) HBO Tech with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As the Hyperbaric Tech, under the general supervision of the Hyperbaric Physician and the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, you will assume responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the compression chamber system and supporting components. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the Hyperbaric Physician. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Perform maintenance activities of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and associated systems and equipment, as directed.
• Responsible for the smooth and effective operations of the clerical, charge entry, admission/registration, patient scheduling, and benefits verification.
• Provide clinical oversight, input and monitoring related to the appropriate use of specialty beds and support surfaces.
• Provide clinical evaluation and recommendations related to advance wound care, ostomy, and skin care and incontinence products for the organization.
• Prepare the hyperbaric chamber, equipment and materials needed for patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen treatments. 
• Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan. Verify that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved conditions for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), through consultation with the hyperbaric physician, and that supporting documentation is present in the patient's medical record.
• Educate patient and family, if appropriate, as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of HBOT before treatment.
• Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each HBOT session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to, i.e. appropriate attire, no makeup, no hairspray, etc.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring, within scope of practice, as ordered and indicated. Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, per hospital policy.
• Operate the compression chamber and supporting components and maintain operating, maintenance, safety logs and other required documentation, as specified in department policy.
• Complete the patient's treatment charges on a daily basis. Perform data entry into the Clinical Management System and collate reports as requested by the Center Director, Clinical Manager and/or Medical Director.  
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be credentialed or licensed in the state of Tennessee. 
• Current license, certification, or training in one of the following qualifying vocations required: Registered Nurse (RN), Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Registered Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT), Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic (EMT) (EMT-P), Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in healthcare or the diving industry required.
• Wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and/or experience in emergency medicine or acute medical care highly preferred. 
• Specific training and/or experience in compression chamber operations, including a demonstrated knowledge of decompression tables strongly preferred. 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  
  

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
  
  

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150 bed hospital that has provided high-quality health care for over 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, our facility is Gold Seal Certified in Total Hip and Total with The Joint Commission.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our HBO Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.