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Hyperbaric Services Technician

Northwell Health

Valley Stream, NYJob$52–79K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–79K/yr
Location
Valley Stream, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Basic Life Support Professional CertificationCertified Hyperbaric Technologist

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring a Hyperbaric Services Technician. The Hyperbaric Services Technician prepares patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, operates and cleans the hyperbaric chamber, records vital signs, assists clinical staff, and participates in patient education and quality assurance programs.

Key focus areas include Prepare patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and document treatments, Operate the hyperbaric chamber according to manufacturer guidelines and regulations, and Take and record vital signs, draw blood, administer EKGs, and assist clinical staff.

Important skills include Hyperbaric Chamber Operation, Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring, Vital Signs Monitoring, EKG Administration, Patient Education, and Quality Assurance Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hyperbaric Chamber OperationTranscutaneous Oxygen MonitoringVital Signs MonitoringEKG AdministrationPatient EducationQuality Assurance ProgramsEquipment Maintenance DocumentationPatient Transportation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCurrent Basic Life Support Professional Certification1-3 Years Technical ExperienceCertified Hyperbaric Specialist or Certified Hyperbaric TechnologistPrevious EMT ExperienceCertified Hyperbaric Technologist

Full job description

Req Number 193476

Job Description

Prepares patients for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) treatments. Assists clinical staff with patient examination and treatment, documents patient care records. Operates and cleans Hyperbaric Chamber and documents equipment maintenance.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepares patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) treatments and documents treatments in patient care record.

  • Operates the hyperbaric chamber according to manufacturer guidelines and established regulations.

  • Takes and records vital signs and/or growth measurements; draws blood; administers EKGs and assists clinical staff with examination and treatment as needed.

  • Cleans HBO chambers and maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of treatment rooms.

  • Performs Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring; monitors vital signs and patient response during HBO treatments.

  • Participates in patient education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.

  • Participates in quality assurance programs and supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.

  • Maintains daily and periodic equipment maintenance documentation.

  • Transports patients to and from the department.

  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification required.

  • 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

  • Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) preferred.

  • Previous EMT experience preferred.

  • CHT required within 12 months of employment.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $51830.00-$79300.00/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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