Hyperbaric Technician jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Hyperbaric Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the direction of a physician. Documents required treatment details including equipment settings, treatment duration, and patient response. Being a Hyperbaric Technician operates hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support systems in accordance to all applicable safety standards and regulations. Performs cleaning of chamber and equipment according to infection control policies. Additionally, Hyperbaric Technician performs equipment checks and system maintenance. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Hyperbaric Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Hyperbaric Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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EMT Hyperbaric Technician Chamber Operator
  • Penn Medicine
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

    Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

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    Full Time- Day Shift

    Participate as a Hyperbaric Technician and Chamber Operator on an as needed basis.  • Care for and tend to multiple patients inside the hyperbaric chamber during hyperbaric therapy sessions. Required to monitor patients' vital signs and conditions and document accordingly, observe patients for signs of oxygen toxicity and communicate to physician, maintain patient comfort and privacy. Maintain inside chamber readiness. Adhere to Hyperbaric fire and safety regulations. • Promote infection control: Wash hands before and after patient contact. Follow isolation procedures. Report needle stick injuries to RN or Occupational Health. • Chamber maintenance: Performs daily maintenance accordance of established safety HBO procedures. Participates in periodic cleaning of chamber interior. Reports defective equipment or anomalies of the dive profile to Safety Director or Chief of Clinical Services. • Maintain safe environment and protect patients from injury: Utilize safety devices including bedrails and wheel locks on beds, locs on wheelchairs, and rails and straps on stretchers. Reports defective equipment to clinical engineering and Clinical Manager. Demonstrate awareness of Hyperbaric Safety Procedures. • Patient Privacy and Emotional Security: Orient newly admitted patient(s) to physical environment. Protect privacy of patient whenever care is being administered and observe confidentiality policy. Provide comfort measures for patient such as positioning, nourishment as appropriate, and verbal reassurance. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of t patient served. • Documentation and Communications Record patient care activities on appropriate forms in a timely fashion. Complete entry with date, time and signature as per policy. Communicate findings and/or changes in patient condition to the RN or physician in charge in a timely fashion. • Daily chamber operations: Chamber set-up/shut down: Turn on compressor and line up system for therapy exposure, run specified pressure profile according to set tables. Assist in assuring transport of patients to and from hyperbaric treatments. Compression: Compress chamber and occupants to exposure depth following a comfortable profile time for all patients. Monitor chamber pressure, chamber environment and life support systems and correct for any variations. Observe all inside personnel for signs of pressure related problems. Record exposure in operations log. Maintain constant vigilance of the system and occupants throughout the treatment exposure. Decompress chamber at a safe, predetermined rate, turn off compressors and return system to baseline configuration. Set up chamber for next day therapy or emergency exposure. Assist with loading and unloading of patients. 

    H.S. Diploma/GED, required. Responsible and dedicated individual able to work unusual hours, required. And 3 years' Experience as a certified EMT in the state of PA, required. Must be able to equalize ear and sinus pressure with no surgery to either. No history of spontaneous pneumothorax, asthma, or air trapping disease, required. Experience in a multiplace hyperbaric chamber X And Basic knowledge of hyperbaric chamber operations standards, NFPA, mechanical aptitude, knowledge of compressors, pneumatic valves, piping systems, controls systems and filtration package, preferred. Current BCLS certification, required.  ACLS/PALS Certification, preferred.  CHT (Certified Hyperbaric Technologist) or DMT (Dive Medical Training) or must obtain either certification within two years of hire, preferred.

    When applying to this position, please upload your current PA EMT certification AND your current BCLS certification.


      We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

      Live Your Life's Work

      We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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    PRN EMT Hyperbaric Technician Chamber Operator
    • Penn Medicine
    • Philadelphia, PA PER_DIEM
    • Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medici...
    • 4 Days Ago

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    Counselor
    • Philadelphia Technician Training Institute
    • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
    • About us Philadelphia Technician Training Institute is a small business in Philadelphia, PA. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Help our students!. Our work environment includes...
    • 13 Days Ago

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    Automotive Technician with Matt Blatt Kia Abingdon
    • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
    • Jenkintown, PA FULL_TIME
    • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
    • 16 Days Ago

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    Technician
    • NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
    • Cherry Hill, NJ FULL_TIME
    • DescriptionEvergreen North America is a leading provider of environmental and industrial cleaning solutions to the downstream and midstream energy sectors. We are leaders in each of our respective ser...
    • 8 Days Ago

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    TECHNICIAN
    • Springfield Hyundai
    • SPRINGFIELD, PA FULL_TIME
    • QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or the equivalent.LicensesDriver's LicenseOther LicensesOtherAbility to read and comprehend instructions and information.Professional personal appearance.Exc...
    • 9 Days Ago

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    Radiation Protection Technical Specialist
    • Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.
    • Kennett Square, PA
    • COMPANY OVERVIEW As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-bui...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Reception Technician
    • CSL
    • Gloucester City, NJ
    • Responsibilities: •Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of registrati...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Technical Specialist 1, Data Report & Delivery Service
    • Ichgcp
    • Horsham, PA
    • **Technical Specialist 1, Data Report & Delivery Service** **Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)** ****Ho...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Route IT Technician
    • Hunter Wave LLC
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Are you experienced Field IT Technician who are pro with hardware troubleshooting and installation? Then join our growin...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Exotic Technician
    • Land-Hoe Veterinary Holdings LLC
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Job Description Job Description Seeking Exotic Veterinary Technician. Must have minimum of 1 year exotic surgical experi...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Associate Technician
    • Pyramid Consulting, Inc
    • Camden, NJ
    • Immediate need for a talented Associate Technician. This is a 03+ Months Contract To hire opportunity with long-term pot...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Valve Technician
    • North American Machine Works
    • Folcroft, PA
    • Job Description Job Description North American Machine Works has an immediate full time, experienced, day shift opening ...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Process Technician
    • Stonhard
    • Maple Shade, NJ
    • Job Description Specific Requirements: Stage and prepare all raw materials associated with production orders. Makes batc...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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    Income Estimation for Hyperbaric Technician jobs
    $53,257 to $68,115
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
    were up 1.0% from a year ago

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