PRN Certified Hyperbaric Technician - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (EVENINGS & WEEKENDS )
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager of the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Department, the Hyperbaric Technician-
- Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Providers
- Provides Safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients in accordance with established policies and guidelines
- Responsible to operate and maintain Hyperbaric chambers and related equipment as per manufacturing recommendations
- Maintains daily, monthly, quarterly and annually logs as recommended by the manufacturing and facility policies and procedures
- Serves as a Safety Officer for the department based on completion of the approved safety director course
- Serves as the point person for assessment of materials that are appropriate for the use in and around hyperbaric chambers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Completed the approved Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS, National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT), Department of Defense or American College of hyperbaric medicine introductory course pre/post hire
- Maintains current certification as a certified hyperbaric technician (CHT) or certified hyperbaric specialist (CHS). Interim status may be appropriate until CHT or CHS certification is obtained
- Maintains current basic life support (BLS) certification, Infection Control, clinic and safety competencies as required by the institution
- Completes initially and annually skill check lists as required by the facility
SALARY RANGE: The salary range for this position is $20.62/hr - $30.92/hr commensurate with experience
NOTE: This position does not include benefits
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