Hyperbaric Technician- Full Time Days

Description

The Hyperbaric Technician  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares, educates, and orients patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per policy, getting them ready for treatment administration, and answering their questions.
• Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, monitoring the patient(s)’responses during the session, and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
• Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records, including photo uploads, as they pertain to treatment documentation.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Participate in the safety program activities, such as assisting with safety drills.
• Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis.
• Support clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in this role. This applies to:
  • Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)
  • Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)
  • Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
  • Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA or LNA)
  • Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)
  • Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PT or PTA)
  • Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from the US Department of Defense (DOD):
  • e.g., US Navy, Army, or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation) or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
• Pre- or post-hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society within 3 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT)
• Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)
• Minimum of two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred.
• Prior experience in wound or critical care is preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.