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*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
Opportunities for you!
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Prepares and treats all patients referred for HBOT.
- Performs specific assigned Wound Care activities within the state defined “Scope of Practice”.
- Performs accurate and complete documentation and charge entry for each HBOT session.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff and ensures adequate and safe decompression of all individuals with hyperbaric exposure.
- Utilizes authority to restrict and remove any potentially hazardous supply or equipment items from the hyperbaric environment.
- Performs all aspects of hyperbaric operations and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards and safe practices including oversight of daily, weekly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance.
- Responsible for the oversight of chamber equipment/supplies and evaluates all equipment and supplies to ensure that they meet all the safety requirements before the chamber is used.
- Oversight of chamber safety drills, under the direction of the hospital Safety Officer. Drills will be tailored towards staff development and improving staff response to emergency operations.
- Participates in the department and hospitals continuous Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs with the focus on improving the quality of services provided.
- Ensures departmental safety and compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Provides ongoing development of department safety policies and procedures as they relate to hyperbaric services.
- Reviews all department safety incidents, collects information regarding equipment and patient safety, reports relevant issues to staff and supervisor.
- Participates in the organization's safety committee, unit quality assurance and improvement meetings. Attends mandatory hospital education and unit meetings per unit standard. Participates in department and/or staff meetings, in-services and training programs to ensure continued understanding of all departmental policies, procedures and performance improvement processes.
- Coordinates the activities of hyperbaric personnel to achieve hyperbaric objectives for quality results, customer/patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness and compliance with budget.
- Assists with marketing and outreach of hyperbaric services to physicians.
- Acts as a liaison between outpatient hyperbaric services and inpatient Wound Care to identify possible hyperbaric patients and assist with care coordination.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Experience
- 2 years of experience as a Hyperbaric Technologist preferred
- 1 year of experience as a Hyperbaric Safety Officer preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- One of the following is required
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California
- LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License
- RCP - State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- CHT - Certified Hyperbaric Technician preferred within 1 year of hire or transfer into position
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
