Job Title: Hyperbaric Technologist
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Job Category: Medical / Health - Other Medical / Health
Position Summary
A healthcare clinic in Gillette, Wyoming, is seeking a qualified Hyperbaric Technologist to join a specialized medical team operating both multiplace and monoplace hyperbaric chambers. The technologist will be responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of these chambers while ensuring optimal patient care during Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). This role involves collaboration with medical professionals in treating various conditions, including wound healing, decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more. The technologist will also have opportunities to assist research staff with clinical trials involving HBOT.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Chamber Operation & Monitoring
- Safe Operation of Chambers: Manage multiplace & monoplace hyperbaric chambers, adjusting pressure and oxygen levels according to treatment protocols.
- Monitor HBOT Sessions: Operate compressors, oxygen supply systems, & control consoles, ensuring all settings comply with prescribed treatment plans.
- Patient Monitoring: Supervise patients during treatment, either directly (multiplace chambers) or via external monitoring systems (monoplace chambers).
- Emergency Response: Be prepared to manage medical or technical emergencies, including performing Basic Life Support (BLS) if necessary.
Patient Care & Support
- Pre-Treatment Preparation: Educate patients about HBOT procedures, addressing concerns and reviewing medical histories for contraindications.
- Patient Assistance: Assist patients in entering and exiting hyperbaric chambers, ensuring proper safety measures.
- Communication: Maintain patient reassurance and communication via intercom systems or direct interaction.
Chamber Maintenance & Safety
- Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily inspections and cleaning of chambers, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Safety Compliance: Follow safety standards from UHMS, FDA, and local health authorities.
- Record Keeping: Maintain logs of chamber maintenance, patient treatment sessions, and safety checks.
Administrative & Collaborative Duties
- Documentation: Record detailed treatment notes, patient responses, and any necessary adjustments made during therapy.
- Team Collaboration: Work with physicians, nurses, and wound care specialists to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Assist with patient scheduling and educate families on the benefits, risks, and aftercare associated with HBOT.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certifications:
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) required.
- Valid vocational medical certification/license (EMT, LPN, RN, RT, etc.).
- Current CPR/BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a patient care environment.
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a hyperbaric technician using FDA-approved Hyperbaric Oxygen chambers.
- Familiarity with HBOT indications such as wound care, decompression illness, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Experience with medical equipment troubleshooting.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow medical and technical protocols.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain HBOT procedures to patients.
- Ability to work under pressure, especially in emergency situations.
- Compassionate and patient-focused with a strong sense of responsibility for safety and care.
Why Join?
- Work in a state-of-the-art healthcare clinic that integrates regenerative medicine, longevity treatments, and preventive care.
- Be part of a team-based, physician-led environment that prioritizes patient well-being over volume-driven care.
- Opportunities for research collaboration in HBOT clinical trials.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development in hyperbaric medicine.