Hyperbaric Technician

Sanford Health•Iron Mountain, MI

6d•$21 - $33

About The Position

Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy for approved patients under the direction of a provider. The role operates, monitors, and maintains hyperbaric support systems according to established treatment plans. Patients may include people with air bubbles in blood vessels or wounds that do not heal because of diabetes or radiation injury. The position also provides patient consultation as requested, performs daily maintenance of hyperbaric systems and equipment, tracks patient information and activity, and reports therapy results to providers. The department is a fast-paced clinic focused primarily on patient care and safety, with secondary attention to inventory and efficiency. The schedule is described as predictable but flexible to cover patient-care responsibilities, with support for continued education and certifications.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a clinical licensed or certified position working in a clinical setting.
Currently hold an unencumbered state-board license as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), and/or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Demonstrate the ability to meet the strenuous physical demands of the position and workload.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) certification from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) is preferred.
Complete an approved hyperbaric technician training course when eligible. After formal training and a defined preceptorship period, candidates become eligible to take the Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) examination.

Responsibilities

Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients under the direction of a provider.
Provide patient consultation as requested.
Operate, monitor, and maintain hyperbaric support systems according to an established treatment plan.
Perform daily maintenance of hyperbaric systems and equipment as necessary.
Monitor and track patient information and activity.
Report therapy results to providers.
Maintain good verbal, written, and electronic communication.
Meet the physical demands of the position and workload.