Hyperbaric Services Technician

Northwell Health•North New Hyde Park, NY

40d

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 Hyperbaric Technician (NBDHMT) Certification required, and Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of technical experience, required.

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. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.