Lead Hyperbaric Tech
Location: Piedmont Newnan Wound Care Clinic
Full Time: Monday - Friday 8am -5 pm
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Hyperbaric Services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs operational procedures to facilitate coordinated and efficient delivery of Hyperbaric services.
- Assists the director with keeping adequate records of all departmental activities, meetings, and projects.
- Assists with the development of staffing schedule.
- Effectively manages staffing to meet productivity goals.
- Implements changes to improve efficiency and safety of the department.
- Manages finances by tracking/ordering supplies, monitoring daily charges.
- Assists in maintaining statistical data.
- Proactively anticipate changes and acts to resolve potential problems before they arise.
- Delegates tasks and duties to staff and students appropriately.
- Coordinates educational opportunities to meet staff needs.
- Assists with scheduling in-services.
- Performs treatments for all patient populations adolescent through geriatric in a safe manner.
- Recognizes the limits of each patient population and modifies communication and treatment accordingly.
- Adheres to treatment precautions and contraindications.
- Prepares patient for treatment by introducing self, explaining the purpose of the service, discussing goals with the patient/family.
- Completes documentation in compliance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory requirements in a timely manner. Uses only hospital approved abbreviations.
- Communicates effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Provides appropriate education to the patient/family.
- Assists the Director in managing and developing staff.
- Assists with supervising the implementation of policies and procedures that guide the department.
- Acts as a leader, role model for staff and the department by mentoring, coaching, and promoting individual and team processes.
- Assists with maintaining appropriate documentation of orientation and other trainings for staff.
- Addresses behavioral performance issues promptly and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Encourages employee support and participation in process improvement/changes.
Effective communication and leadership skills. Knowledge of Hyperbaric monoplace chamber, TCOM & computer skills. Due to collaborative nature of the services, excellent team skills required. ABI & TCOM.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Completion of a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Course. Completion of Leadership Institute program required within one (1) year. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum five (5) years in Hyperbaric Therapy. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT). BLS certification through AHA. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years management experience preferred.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
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