Northwestern Medicine · 1 day ago
Hyperbaric Technician- Full Time Days
Lake Forest, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a patient-first approach. They are seeking a Hyperbaric Technician who will be responsible for administering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining accurate treatment records.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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