Highlights
Position Summary: The Hyperbaric Tech, 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. Wound Care Center chamber operators must be actively certified or licensed in one of the following vocations to meet the minimum education and experience requirements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/ |
Description
Position Summary:
The Hyperbaric Tech, 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.
Position Qualification:
High School Diploma - Required
Wound Care Center chamber operators must be actively certified or licensed in one of the following vocations to meet the minimum education and experience requirements.
- Respiratory Therapist
- Corpsman (Military)
- Medical Services Specialist
- Nurse Practitioner
- EMT-Basic or Paramedic
- Registered Nurse, LPN, or LVN
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapy Assistant
Additionally, each chamber operator attends, or provides verification of attendance to, an Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) post hire.
About Company
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.