Hyperbaric Technician, Full-time, Naples, FL
Job Description
Job Description
Hyperbaric Technician
NexGen Hyperbaric is a national leader in clinical hyperbaric oxygen therapy, offering innovative solutions to enhance healing, optimize performance, and promote long-term health. Its state-of-the-art mobile HBOT systems are designed to deliver medical-grade oxygen therapy on-site, meeting the needs of athletes, healthcare providers, and patients wherever they are.
NexGen’s expertise and cutting-edge approach have led to partnerships with numerous professional sports organizations across major leagues. With a mission to improve recovery and wellness at the highest levels of competition, NexGen Hyperbaric is at the forefront of helping patients and athletes recover faster and thrive.
Our Core Values:
Compassion, Excellence, Passionate, Integrity, Dedication, Loyalty, Accountability, Enterprising.
Job Overview:
The Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as directed by and under the supervision of a Board Certified Hyperbaric Medicine Physician. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to each patient.
What You’ll be Doing:
• Consistently encompassing a patient first philosophy, the Hyperbaric Technician is responsible for safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chambers and any related support systems, equipment, services, etc.
• Accountable for the safe delivery of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to each patient throughout all aspects of care.
• Prioritizes comprehensive documentation with complete and consistent record maintenance, including Electronic Health Records (EHR), according to organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• May support with new employee onboarding and precepting.
• Acts as a safety advocate, strictly adhering to company, hospital, and accrediting body clinical, safety, and compliance standards.
• Proactively supports with updating safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by safeguarding patient information and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements for This Role:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification in the state of practice.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from approved agency.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a hyperbaric technician operating FDA-Approved Hyperbaric Oxygen chambers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or related systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to treat others with compassion and patience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• All employees are required to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications for This Role:
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification preferred. If not certified, employees must attend a UHMS/NBDHMT approved hyperbaric education course within six (6) months of hire and complete 480 hours of hyperbaric preceptorship within twelve (12) months.
• Knowledge of NFPA-99, PVHO, CGA, US Navy Dive Tables, NBDHMT, UHMS, etc. preferred.
Benefits and Perks:
NexGen Hyperbaric offers eligible full-time employees and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which include medical, vision, dental, employer paid basic life insurance, buy-up life insurance, short term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits include an easy to manage 401(k) with a retirement readiness tool, employee discount program, anniversary program, generous paid time off, and holiday pay.
Vaccination Policy:
Employment with NexGen Hyperbaric, LLC is contingent upon attesting to health clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to: evidence of vaccination for/immunity to Hepatitis B, Influenza (Flu), MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap (Tetanus and Diphtheria), Tuberculosis (TB) testing. Additional vaccinations, proof of immunity, or documentation may be required. Employees are responsible to obtain all required documentation at the time of hire and as needed throughout their employment. Declination forms may be available for certain viruses/diseases. In some states, exemptions are available through an approval process for certain viruses/diseases.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Hyperbaric Technician to successfully perform the essential competencies, duties, and requirements of this position. These include standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting for extended periods of time and looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time. In addition, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and shifting heavy objects over 100 pounds, as well as air travel, may be required. Employees should ask for assistance if needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
NexGen Hyperbaric, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
As an organization, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at humanresources@nexgenhyperbaric.com.