Hyperbaric Technician Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Wound Care
FT | Days | 8:30-4:30 |Monday-Friday

Who We Are: 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.  

Where We Are: 

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline.  Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us: 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

Position Summary:  

Under the direction of the Program Director and/or Safety Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine Department, administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. The Hyperbaric Tech is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems. Also, responsible for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient. 

• Serves as the facility safety officer in maintaining a safe environment for patients, co-workers and patients with respects to hyperbaric chambers. 

• Completes all required documentation in Healogics EMR. 

• Communicates patient information to the nursing staff and physician in charge of the center. 

• Assists in patient preparation for treatment. 

• Monitors patient condition continually during treatments and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. 

• Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy. 

• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation. 

• Performs duties and procedures as directed by Program Director, Medical Director, and/or Clinical Nurse Manager Coordinator. 

• Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required. 

• Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation. 

• Participates in the safety program. 

• Maintains competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate. 

• Utilizing data software for wound management. 

• Make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits including photo 

• uploading. 

• Lift patient or transfer patients with appropriate safety equipment 

• Obtains insurance verifications/approvals for hyperbaric treatments 

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual checks of the hyperbaric chambers, per Healogics guidelines. 

• Maintain clean environment in HBO chamber suite. 

• Prepare iHeal hyperbaric reports to participate in weekly leadership meetings. 

• Assists front office coordinator in calls to all wound care patient regarding any patient issues. 

• Assists front office coordinator in pre-registering wound care patients. 

• Able to submit billing for all wound care patients. 

• Obtains insurance verifications/approvals for wound care patients. 

• Assists in scheduling all patients in the wound care center. 

What we are looking for: 

• Must be actively licensed to meet the minimum education and experience requirements. 

            • Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed in the state of practice

                Graduate of accredited LPN program

• Must complete a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within 90 days of hire date 

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification 

• Experience in a health care setting preferred. =. 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.  

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 

EEOC Statement: 

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

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