Hyperbaric Technologist Checklist

WORK SETTINGS * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Hospital
Rehab
Outpatient wound/ostomy clinic

WORK SETTINGS *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Hospital
Rehab
Outpatient wound/ostomy clinic

PATIENT'S RIGHTS * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Communicate and obtain information while respecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality of information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Involve the patient and family and respect their role in determining the nature of care to be provided, including Advance Directives
Comply with nursing staff responsibilities included in the hospital policy related to Organ Donation
Meet patients' and families' needs regarding communication, including interpreter services
Provide accurate information to patients and families on time

PATIENT'S RIGHTS *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Communicate and obtain information while respecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality of information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Involve the patient and family and respect their role in determining the nature of care to be provided, including Advance Directives
Comply with nursing staff responsibilities included in the hospital policy related to Organ Donation
Meet patients' and families' needs regarding communication, including interpreter services
Provide accurate information to patients and families on time

COMMUNICATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Communicate with all levels of hyperbaric team/healthcare exam
Interview and examination of the patient
Participate in team conferencing regularly

COMMUNICATION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Communicate with all levels of hyperbaric team/healthcare exam
Interview and examination of the patient
Participate in team conferencing regularly

DOCUMENTATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Basic medical terminology
Medical record-keeping
Chart patient charges
Patient care
Chamber incidents
Maintenance
Operations
Procedure
Chamber runs according to PVHO-1 and PVHO-2

DOCUMENTATION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Basic medical terminology
Medical record-keeping
Chart patient charges
Patient care
Chamber incidents
Maintenance
Operations
Procedure
Chamber runs according to PVHO-1 and PVHO-2

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Obtain vital signs
Perform transcutaneous oxygen measurements at normobaric and hyperbaric conditions
Basic wound care with dressing changes
Manages inventory stocks and orders new materials
Provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments according to approved protocol and procedures
Serves as the hyperbaric oxygen therapy expert for the Center
Serves as the Hyperbaric Safety Officer by performing under the Medical Director and Program Director
Ensure the overall safe mechanical functioning of the chamber facility
Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of routine maintenance of the Multiplace chamber facility and all associated devices

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Obtain vital signs
Perform transcutaneous oxygen measurements at normobaric and hyperbaric conditions
Basic wound care with dressing changes
Manages inventory stocks and orders new materials
Provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments according to approved protocol and procedures
Serves as the hyperbaric oxygen therapy expert for the Center
Serves as the Hyperbaric Safety Officer by performing under the Medical Director and Program Director
Ensure the overall safe mechanical functioning of the chamber facility
Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of routine maintenance of the Multiplace chamber facility and all associated devices

PATIENT CARE * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Pre-treatment briefing
Barotrauma management
Oxygen toxicity management
Hypoglycemia management
Decompression sickness
Pulmonary barotrauma
Cardiopulmonary complications
Patient comfort
Wound care

PATIENT CARE *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Pre-treatment briefing
Barotrauma management
Oxygen toxicity management
Hypoglycemia management
Decompression sickness
Pulmonary barotrauma
Cardiopulmonary complications
Patient comfort
Wound care

KNOWLEDGE/PROCEDURES * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Transcutaneous oximetry
Applications for tcpO2 testing: wound healing deficient patient
Operating functions of the monitor
Calibration and calibration verification procedures
Procedures for maintaining membrane and electrode
Troubleshooting procedures for alarms and error codes
Anatomy of common tcpO2 sites

KNOWLEDGE/PROCEDURES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Transcutaneous oximetry
Applications for tcpO2 testing: wound healing deficient patient
Operating functions of the monitor
Calibration and calibration verification procedures
Procedures for maintaining membrane and electrode
Troubleshooting procedures for alarms and error codes
Anatomy of common tcpO2 sites

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Monitor
Electrode
Ancillary equipment

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Monitor
Electrode
Ancillary equipment

SKILLS * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Chamber equipment
Chamber operations
Safety

SKILLS* FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Chamber equipment
Chamber operations
Safety

INFECTION CONTROL * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Universal precautions
Disinfectants for chamber and equipment
Risks associated with off-gassing of chemicals in the chamber
Hand washing
Personal protective equipment (PPE)

INFECTION CONTROL *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Universal precautions
Disinfectants for chamber and equipment
Risks associated with off-gassing of chemicals in the chamber
Hand washing
Personal protective equipment (PPE)

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Allscripts
Care360
Cerner
CPSI
eClinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Sorian

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)