• Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician (HBO) / Licensed…

    Holzer Health System (Gallipolis, OH)


    Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to the center’s patients according to all the WCC and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.

     

    The Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

    Education, Work Experience and Licensure:

    + Must complete Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician training required by Healogics within 90 days of employment in addition to being deemed competent to operate chambers safely.

    + High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

    + Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position

    + Two (2) or more years’ experience as LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in SNF or LTACH setting

    + Wound care experience preferred

     

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