Hyperbaric Safety Tech - Patient Care & Chamber Ops

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a responsible Hyperbaric Medicine Support professional to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed. You will safely operate the hyperbaric chamber, monitor patients, and reinforce patient education while maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications include a practical nursing background or equivalent, MN nursing licensure or EMT/paramedic certification, and BLS. Hyperbaric medicine coursework within a year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent.
• Current Minnesota nursing license or EMT/paramedic certification as required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Completion of a hyperbaric medicine course (NBDHMT/UHMS) within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient preparation for treatment.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and related systems.
• Monitors patients in the chamber.
• Reinforces education related to hyperbaric therapy.
• Documents and maintains medical records and reports.
• Coordinates safety standards per licensing/regulatory agencies.
• Maintains facility safety standards as required.
• Assists Clinical Supervisor with regulatory/ accreditation compliance.
• Backs up Clinical Support I as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Practical nursing diploma

MN nursing license

NREMT certification

BLS Certification

Hyperbaric medicine course

Job description

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a responsible Hyperbaric Medicine Support professional to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed. You will safely operate the hyperbaric chamber, monitor patients, and reinforce patient education while maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications include a practical nursing background or equivalent, MN nursing licensure or EMT/paramedic certification, and BLS. Hyperbaric medicine coursework within a year is preferred.