Description
This role provides direct patient care before, during, and after hyperbaric treatments.
Responsibilities:
- Operate the hyperbaric chamber according to established protocols for various age groups
- Foster a safe environment by complying with safety policies and taking appropriate action in emergencies
- Perform routine cleaning of the hyperbaric chamber and ancillary equipment
- Prepare patients to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Set up and operate ancillary equipment
- Calculate nitrogen time, oxygen breathing obligations, and decompression stops as needed
- Complete a UHMS-approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine within one year of hire
Requirements:
- Current certificate or license in Medical Assistant, Diver Medical Tech, EMT, Paramedic, or LPN license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Meets medical requirements for hyperbaric exposure
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
- Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment
- Expected to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve supplies, and push/pull heavy equipment
Benefits:
- Generous benefits package covering wellness programs
Shift Details:
- Full-time, 36 hours/week, four 9-hour shifts per week
- After-hour call requirements, typically 2-3 per pay period
Salary: $24.30 - $37.52 per hour