Hyperbaric Technician jobs in West Bloomfield, MI

Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy under the direction of the Hyperbaric Technical Director, physician, and technologists. Performs duties under the physiologic stresses of the hyperbaric environment. The technician monitors patients before, during and after hyperbaric therapy, and is responsible for the safe operation of the hyperbaric chamber. Assists in the delivery of patient care

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Monitors patients before, during, and after treatment for adverse reactions such as hypoglycemia, hypertension, oxygen toxicity, barotrauma, fire in the chamber, or pneumothorax due to pressure changes.

2. Prepares the hyperbaric chamber, equipment, and associated materials as well as maintains the cleanliness of the hyperbaric chamber system.

3. Maintains and ensures the safety of the patient, hyperbaric facility, and all associated systems and equipment according to departmental and safety guidelines.

4. Documents in the patient record, operating, safety, and maintenance logs in accordance with departmental and regulatory policy and procedures.

5. Performs preventative and any other required routine maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber as directed by the Technical and Safety Director.

6. Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives related to cost containment, process improvement and quality assurance.

7. Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory of all departmental supplies.

8. Participates in department in-service education programs on hyperbaric medicine-related topics.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

1. Supports the Mission, Value and Vision of Corewell Health. Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement process.

2. Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers. Promotes positive public relations with patients/residents, family members, guests, and others.

3. Supports and adheres to all Corewell Health’s customer service, service excellence, and performance standards. Supports and participates with all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the organizations including in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress code.

4. Adheres to HIPAA requirements and maintains confidentiality of all data, including patient/resident, employee and operations information.

5. Supports and participates in a collaborative team oriented environment – cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

6. Supports, cooperates with and demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules – including universal precautions - reports and prevents/corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.

7. Completes all required compliance standards that may be department specific and/or identified by the organization.

8. Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification, as applicable, at all times.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

· High school diploma required.

· Must be a registered Paramedic, EMT, Respiratory Therapist, Military Corpsman, or other allied health professional as indicated by the NBDHMT. Board Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine is preferred.

B. Work Experience:

· 0-3 years’ experience.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

· Graduation from a formal training program, as applicable, allowing licensure in one of the fields listed above. One year of clinical hyperbaric systems or diving operations is preferred. It is recommended that the employee attend a 40 hour hyperbaric course approved by the NBDHMT.

D. Other Qualifications:

· Requires basic to intermediate knowledge of hyperbaric operations and safety procedures, good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions independently.