Hyperbaric Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Hyperbaric Technician in Iron Mountain, MI. The successful candidate will perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy and provide patient consultations under provider direction, ensuring patient care and safety.

You will need to monitor and maintain hyperbaric equipment while tracking patient information. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and a relevant certification are required for this role, making it critical for effective patient treatment.

Qualifications

• Complete an approved hyperbaric technician training course.
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience.
• Certification preferred from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy under provider direction.
• Monitor and maintain hyperbaric systems and equipment.
• Track patient information and report therapy results.

Skills

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license

Job description

Location & Facility

• Facility: Marsh Dickinson Occ Hlth
• Location: Iron Mountain, MI
• Address: 1707 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 30.00

Department Details

Fast paced clinic setting. Primary focus on patient care and safety. Secondarily on department inventory and efficiencies. Predictable schedule yet flexible to cover patient care responsibilities. Excellent work life balance. Support of continued education and certifications.

Job Summary

Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients under the direction of a provider. Will provide patient consultation as requested. Operates, monitors, and maintains the hyperbaric support systems with an established treatment plan. Patient population examples include, but not limited to, bubbles of air in blood vessels, and wounds that will not heal, a result of diabetes or radiation injury. Responsible to perform daily maintenance as necessary for hyperbaric systems and equipment. Monitors and tracks all patient information, activity, and report therapy results to providers. Will demonstrate good verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to physically meet the strenuous demands required of the position and workload.

Qualifications

• Complete an approved hyperbaric technician training course when eligible. The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) has in place an approval process for these courses. Certification exam in Hyperbaric Technology is offered in conjunction with all of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Chapter. Those who successfully complete formal training in hyperbaric technology become eligible to take the Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) examination, upon completion of a defined preceptorship period.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical licensed or certified position working in a clinical setting.
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered license as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with the state board where the practice is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• In this position, per the NBDHMT, employees hired prior to July 1, 2014, as a Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) were eligible to perform the hyperbaric technician role.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

EEO & Accommodations

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Other Information

• Job Function: Allied Health
• Req Number: R-0263031
• Featured: No