3. Career Background
US Air Force - 4yrs
Aerospace Physiology Technician
Worked in Hypobaric Chambers
Oxygen Equipment Education
Maintained Full Pressure Suits
Emergency Medicine Certificate - Macomb
4. What is Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy?
The process by which inspired oxygen is
given at increased atmospheric pressure
Oxygen enters the body through the lungs
and is diffused throughout the body
The blood has increased levels of oxygen
Non-healing wounds have low oxygen levels
due to poor circulation; HBOT restores this to
normal levels
5. Hyperbaric Chambers
Used to treat Non-
Healing Wounds
Patient Breathes 100%
Oxygen Under pressure
Pressure is equivalent to
33 feet of sea water
Mono-place and Multi-
place facilities
Treatment lasts about 2
hours
6. Duties of a Hyperbaric Technician
Patient care
– Identify and treat ear/sinus
problems
– Monitor for adverse affects
of oxygen
– Check vital signs before
and after treatment
– Look for signs/symptoms of
hypoglycemia
– Educate patients/tourists
on hyperbaric medicine Hyperbaric Technician Jeff Mosteller
– Administer and control adjusts the flow on a patient’s hood.
Patients are able to watch a movie,
dosage of oxygen as read a book, or catch a nap as they
directed by Hyperbaric receive treatment
Physician
7. Duties of a Hyperbaric Technician
Chamber Operations
– Maintenance of All
Chamber Systems
– Liquid Oxygen System
– Compressors
– Emergency gases
– 33’ x 9’ Chamber
– Chamber Operator controls
rates of descent and ascent
– From outside the chamber,
we can monitor oxygen and
CO levels
– Responsible for the fitting,
cleaning, and storage of
oxygen hoods
8. Career Interest
Management Opportunities
– Chief Interest
– Promising Career
– Growing Field
Emergency Medicine
– Paramedic License
– Preparedness
– Vital to our role in Patient
Care
9. Importance of a College Education
Career Advancement
– Future Management
– More Income
– Increases Knowledge
Plan of Action
– UOP
– Stay Current on
Emergency Licensure
– Learn from my Mentor
– Keep a Positive Attitude
