Hyperbaric Services Technician
Northwell Health•Valley Stream, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Prepares patients for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) treatments. Assists clinical staff with patient examination and treatment, documents patient care records. Operates and cleans Hyperbaric Chamber and documents equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification required.
- 1-3 years of technical experience, required.
- CHT required within 12 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) preferred.
- Previous EMT experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) treatments and documents treatments in patient care record.
- Operates the hyperbaric chamber according to manufacturer guidelines and established regulations.
- Takes and records vital signs and/or growth measurements; draws blood; administers EKGs and assists clinical staff with examination and treatment as needed.
- Cleans HBO chambers and maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of treatment rooms.
- Performs Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring; monitors vital signs and patient response during HBO treatments.
- Participates in patient education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
- Participates in quality assurance programs and supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
- Maintains daily and periodic equipment maintenance documentation.
- Transports patients to and from the department.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
