Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician

Under the general supervision of the burn nurse manager, the Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the physician. Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber(s) and associated systems and equipment. Accompanies patients in the chamber while undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy when necessary by the medical director. Assists in the delivery of patient care appropriate to the level of his/her medical training. # Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts 100% Retirement Match in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Sick and Extended Illness Bank Tuition Reimbursement Programs And much more!# # # Hourly Pay Range: $ $21.34 - $31.48 # Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED or certificate equivalent. Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in healthcare or the diving industry is required. Wound care or hyperbaric medicine experience is preferred. Specific training and/or experience in compression chamber operations, including a demonstrated knowledge of decompression tables strongly desired. Specialized Training: Current Certification as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Diving Medical Technician (DMT) preferred. Certification/Licensure: Requires certification by one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Paramedic Chamber Technician/Operator from the Military Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS) Respiratory Therapist Certified Nursing Assistant Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bilingual is preferred. Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people. Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills. Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Under the general supervision of the burn nurse manager, the Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the physician. Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber(s) and associated systems and equipment. Accompanies patients in the chamber while undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy when necessary by the medical director. Assists in the delivery of patient care appropriate to the level of his/her medical training.

Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 100% Retirement Match in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Sick and Extended Illness Bank

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• And much more!

Hourly Pay Range: $ $21.34 - $31.48

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or certificate equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in healthcare or the diving industry is required.

• Wound care or hyperbaric medicine experience is preferred.

• Specific training and/or experience in compression chamber operations, including a demonstrated knowledge of decompression tables strongly desired.

Specialized Training:

• Current Certification as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Diving Medical Technician (DMT) preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Requires certification by one of the following:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Paramedic

• Chamber Technician/Operator from the Military

• Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS)

• Respiratory Therapist

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual is preferred.

• Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.

• Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.