Hyperbaric Technician- Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees