Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician

Intermountain Health • McGregor, IA

5d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care before, during, and after hyperbaric treatments. This position will perform varied tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional to assist with hyperbaric patient needs. Under the direction and delegation of a licensed professional, assists the patient care team to ensure safe and quality care is given. Operates the hyperbaric chamber according to the level of training and established protocols for the following age groups: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric. Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy, taking appropriate action in an emergency, and removing any potentially hazardous materials/equipment from the hyperbaric chamber before the chamber is pressurized. Performs routine cleaning of the hyperbaric chamber and ancillary equipment to prevent the transmission of infection. Performs maintenance to the level of training and departmental policy Prepares patients to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy so that physical and patient-related risk factors are eliminated or controlled before and during the patient's treatment Sets up and operates all ancillary equipment relating to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including, but not limited to, blood glucose testing and blood pressure monitoring. Multiplace specific: Calculates nitrogen time, oxygen breathing obligations, required decompression stops, and repetitive dive profiles as needed. Is able to work in a compressed gas environment. Monitors in chamber environment variables such as temperature, oxygen and maintains communication with inside attendant including tasks such as pressurization, ventilation, times, air breaks, and chamber movement. Employees are expected to complete a UHMS approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine within one year of their hire/transfer into this job.

Requirements

• Current certificate or license in Medical Assistant, Diver Medical Tech, Emergency Medical Technician certification, Paramedic certification, or LPN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Meets medical requirements for hyperbaric exposure if applicable.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a UHMS or ACHM approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine.
• One year of wound care or hyperbaric experience.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care before, during, and after hyperbaric treatments.
• Performs varied tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional to assist with hyperbaric patient needs.
• Assists the patient care team to ensure safe and quality care is given.
• Operates the hyperbaric chamber according to training and established protocols for various age groups.
• Fosters a safe environment by complying with safety policy, taking appropriate action in an emergency, and removing hazardous materials/equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning of the hyperbaric chamber and ancillary equipment.
• Performs maintenance to the level of training and departmental policy.
• Prepares patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, eliminating or controlling risk factors.
• Sets up and operates ancillary equipment for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including blood glucose testing and blood pressure monitoring.
• Calculates nitrogen time, oxygen breathing obligations, decompression stops, and repetitive dive profiles (multiplace specific).
• Works in a compressed gas environment.
• Monitors in-chamber environment variables (temperature, oxygen) and communicates with inside attendant regarding pressurization, ventilation, times, air breaks, and chamber movement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates through the PEAK program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed