Hyperbaric and Safety Technician Wound Center

Rome Health is seeking a Hyperbaric and Safety Technician (LPN) to join our Wound Care Center. This position plays a key role in providing safe effective hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy while supporting wound care operations and maintaining a safe clinical environment.

• Operate and monitor hyperbaric chambers and related oxygen systems during HBO treatments.
• Prepare educate and orient patients for hyperbaric therapy including safe lifting and transfers as needed.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and make appropriate adjustments to ensure safety and treatment effectiveness.
• Accurately document HBO treatments wound care visits and patient responses.
• Maintain hyperbaric equipment supplies and treatment areas in accordance with safety standards.
• Inspect equipment and supplies to ensure they are appropriate for use in the hyperbaric environment.
• Coordinate equipment repairs upgrades and modifications with department leadership and facility personnel.
• Lead and maintain the departments hyperbaric and safety program including safety drills and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable hyperbaric safety standards including NFPA 99.
• Review safety events identify opportunities for improvement and provide staff education and in-service training.
• Assist with insurance verification and authorizations for HBO and other advanced wound care treatments.
• Assist with wound care intake discharge documentation and case management within LPN scope of practice and under RN direction.
• Collaborate with providers nurses and other members of the wound care team to support quality patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license - required.
• .Completion of an approved HBO Safety Course either before or after hire.
• • Pre-hire course must have been completed within the past five years.
  • Post-hire training will be provided if needed.
• Completion of an approved introductory Hyperbaric Medicine course through a recognized organization such as the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology Department of Defense or American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
  • Post-hire training will be provided if needed.

Preferred: Previous experience in wound care hyperbaric medicine or a related clinical setting.

Join Rome Health and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional wound care and patient safety.

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