Hyperbaric Technician- Full Time Days

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The Hyperbaric Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric Medicine.
• Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy.
• Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and that the said diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records.
• Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan.
• Educate patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis.
• Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to, i.e. 100% cotton attire, no makeup, no hairspray, etc.
• Perform the hyperbaric treatments and monitor the patient during therapy.  Perform hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required.
• Perform dressing changes and/or wound care within the scope of practice, as ordered and participate in clinic when HBO volumes are below par.
• Take serial photographs of the wound for reporting of the patient's progress.
• Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions.
• Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records.
• Complete the patient's treatment charges, if required.
• Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, or as required by policy.
• Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards.
• Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits.
• Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times.
• Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and inter-departmentally.
• Perform an inventory check, and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items.
• Maintain equipment and check backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis.
• Perform data entry into the Wound Information System and collate reports as requested by the Director.
• Orient new employees as necessary.
• Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess for HBO indicators.
• Support clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
• Participate in the Safety Program
• Perform duties and procedures as directed by the Program Director, Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Director, and in some cases the Hyperbaric Safety Director.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Must be credentialed or licensed in the State of Illinois in one of the following areas:  National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician; Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN); Registered Nurse; Emergency Medical Technician; Certified Hyperbaric Technologist; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Certified Surgical Technologist
• 1 to 2 years specialized or technical training
• Minimum 2 years' experience in healthcare

Preferred:

• Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT)

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.