Hyperbaric Chamber Technician
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Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to wound care patients as prescribed by a Physician, ensuring safe and effective operation of hyperbaric chambers and related support systems. Provide direct clinical assistance with patient care, wound management, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients in the Wound Care Clinic
- Assist provider, nursing staff, and other clinical resource staff with complex wound management
- Provide clinical assistance by taking vital signs, preparing specimens, dressing wounds, or scribing
- Assist the provider with wound debridement, procedures, and support patients as needed
- Provide assistance to patients in the chamber during Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of chamber equipment, patient safety procedures, patient selection and treatment protocols
- Safely operate the hyperbaric chamber and associated systems and equipment under direction of Physician
- Monitor patients in the chamber and record patient condition, ensuring patient comfort and reporting any unusual occurrences
- Maintain operating, maintenance and safety logs on hyperbaric equipment
- Prepare, educate and orient patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, including lifting/transferring patients, preparing for treatment, and answering questions
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in the State of Michigan OR Current licensure as an Emergency Services Technician
- Completion of a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology-approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within one year of hire
- Certification as a Hyperbaric Chamber Technician from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) within one year of hire
Qualifications
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to Have
- 2 years of healthcare experience
- 1 year of Hyperbaric Chamber Technician experience
- Knowledge of hyperbaric operations and safety procedures
- Ability to function in hyperbaric chamber environments
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