Hyperbaric Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah, seeks a Hyperbaric Care Technician to provide direct patient care before, during, and after HBOT sessions. The role involves operating the hyperbaric chamber, monitoring safety, and supporting the patient care team across neonatal to geriatric patients.

The candidate should hold a current certificate or license in a relevant field (MA, Diver Medical Tech, EMT, Paramedic, or LPN) and BLS. Four 9-hour shifts, with after-hour call duties, are typical.

Qualifications

• Current certificate or license in Medical Assistant, Diver Medical Tech, Emergency Medical Technician certification, Paramedic certification, or LPN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Meets medical requirements for hyperbaric exposure if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after hyperbaric treatments.
• Operate hyperbaric chamber and ancillary equipment.
• Maintain a safe environment and infection control.
• Monitor in-chamber environment variables and communicate with inside attendant.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of required monitoring (e.g., glucose, blood pressure).
• Complete UHMS approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine within one year of hire/transfer.

Skills

Patient Services

Patient Safety

Patient Satisfaction

Taking Initiative

Quality Improvement

Education

Licensed medical professional credentials (MA / Diver Medical Tech / EMT / Paramedic / LPN)

Tools

Blood glucose testing

Blood pressure monitoring

Job description

Job Description

This position provides direct patient care before, during, and after hyperbaric treatments. This position will perform varied tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional to assist with hyperbaric patient needs. Under the direction and delegation of a licensed professional, assists the patient care team to ensure safe and quality care is given. Operates the hyperbaric chamber according to the level of training and established protocols for the following age groups: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric. Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy, taking appropriate action in an emergency, and removing any potentially hazardous materials/equipment from the hyperbaric chamber before the chamber is pressurized. 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 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. Multiplace specific: Calculates nitrogen time, oxygen breathing obligations, required decompression stops, and repetitive dive profiles as needed. Is able to work in a compressed gas environment. 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. Employees are expected to complete a UHMS approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine within one year of their hire/transfer into this job.

Skills

• Patient Services
• Patient Safety
• Patient Satisfaction
• Taking Initiative
• Quality Improvement

Shift Details

Full time, 36hrs/wk. Four-9 hour shifts each week. 0700-1700. After-hour call requirements, typically 2-3 each pay period.

Required Qualifications

• Current certificate or license in Medical Assistant, Diver Medical Tech, Emergency Medical Technician certification, Paramedic certification, or LPN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Meets medical requirements for hyperbaric exposure if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a UHMS or ACHM approved course in Hyperbaric Medicine.
• One year of wound care or hyperbaric experience.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typical includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

• Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
• Work City: Murray
• Work State: Utah
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $24.30 - $37.52

Benefits

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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Policies and Expectations

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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PEAK Program

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Job Classification and Duties

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Company Background

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Closing Statement

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