Hyperbaric Technician I
II

Job Description

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.

Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.

Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

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Hyperbaric Tech I

Job Summary

Under continuous on-site supervision of a provider and/or registered nurse, performs only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing/cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area and equipment, hands on patient care involving removing and applying dressings, wound cleansing and evaluation, and communication and collaboration with the other technicians, nurses, and providers to manage the patient’s wound care. The wound care therapy tech may also transfer and transport hyperbaric patients and prepare them for hyperbaric therapy.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience
  • Preferred: Previous experience in the medical field
• Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Hyperbaric Tech II

• The Hyperbaric Medicine Wound Care technician works in collaboration with Nurse and Provider staff to provide wound care and safe operation of the Hyperbaric Chambers. These duties include preparing/cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area and equipment, hands on patient care involving removing and applying dressings, wound cleansing and evaluation, and communication and collaboration with the other technicians, nurses, and providers to manage the patient’s wound care. Hyperbaric medicine duties include preparing the patient for hyperbaric treatment, monitoring patient during treatment including operating the hyperbaric chamber, maintaining a safe treatment environment, and communicating and collaborating with the hyperbaric nurse and physician to best care for the patient. Applicant may be asked to attend Hyperbaric Chamber Operation Education. This is a fast paced environment that requires an energetic team oriented individual.

• Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Required: Completion of an accredited healthcare related program AND Must be a licensed CHT, EMT, or LPN. CHT must be obtained within two years of hire
• Experience
  • Required: 1 year experience in a direct patient care in hospital, clinic or Prehospital environment
  • Preferred: 1 year Experience in Hyperbaric Medicine or Wound Clinic
• Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-task environment
  • Strong team player
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Must be a licensed CHT, EMT, or LPN. CHT must be obtained within two years of hire