Job Description:

Under the direction of the Medical Director or Clinical Coordinator, and the safety supervisor the Hyperbaric Technician functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing varied tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional with regard to hyperbaric patient needs. Under the direction and delegation of a physician, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Clinical Coordinator, or Registered Nurse, assists the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures for safe, quality patient care.

Scope

Employees are expected to complete a UHMS approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine within one year of their hire/transfer into this job.

Job Essentials

Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice and performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards. Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Operates the hyperbaric chamber according to the level of training and established protocols.

Removes any potentially hazardous materials or unapproved equipment from the hyperbaric chamber before the chamber is pressurized.

Calculates nitrogen time, oxygen breathing obligations, required decompression stops, and repetitive dive profiles as needed.

Monitors in chamber environment variables such as temperature, oxygen and maintains communication with inside attendant including tasks such as pressurization, ventilation, times, air breaks, and chamber movement.

Prepares patients to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy so that physical and patient-related risk factors are eliminated or controlled before and during the patient's treatment.

Sets up and operates all ancillary equipment relating to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including, but not limited to, blood glucose testing and blood pressure monitoring.

Performs routine cleaning of the hyperbaric chamber and ancillary equipment to prevent the transmission of infection.

Performs maintenance to the level of training and departmental policy

Participates in continuing education related to hyperbaric medicine

Responsible for non-nursing care of patients, and skills necessary to provide hyperbaric care appropriate to the following age groups: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric.

Completes required documentation in an accurate, timely and legible manner.

Is able to work in a compressed gas environment

Shift Details: (4) 9-hour shifts, Monday - Friday, on call nights/weekends/holidays, requirements to be determined.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant, Diver Medical Tech, Emergency Medical Technician certification, Paramedic certification, or LPN license - and -

• Current Basic LIfe Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

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• Meets medical requirements for hyperbaric exposure if applicable.​

• Completion of a UHMS or ACHM approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine.

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• One year of wound care experience.

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• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Standing.

Anticipated job posting close date:

07/09/2024

Location:

St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$23.25 - $35.89

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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