Hyperbaric Technician

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 29, 2024

Department:

31005315 AHMHI HBOT MPLS

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Performs personal care, observes/collects patient data, documents, and assures patient safety throughout the procedure. Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy under the supervision of a hyperbaric RN and/or physician.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE, 8-hour, day shifts and no weekends
• SEIU represented role

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Makes observations, collects health status data, reports and documents findings.

• Completes measurements including temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, intake and output, and check glucose.

• Prepares the hyperbaric chamber, equipment, and materials as needed for patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

• Reports immediately to the hyperbaric supervisor or physician regarding any observations/health status data that are not within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.

• Reports patient needs/questions to the appropriate nurse.

• Documents according to documentation guidelines.

• Performs personal care/interventions.

• Carries out hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment protocols as prescribed by the hyperbaric certified physician.

• Observes and records patient's condition and hyperbaric systems during the course of hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

• Reports unusual occurrences to the hyperbaric supervisor and physician.

• Completes interventions as needed.

• Distributes and sets up water, snacks, and assists patients according to diet/intake order for the patient and feeding needs of the patient.

• Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort, and population specific needs of the patient. These include: oral hygiene, linen change, bathing, AM/PM and HS care, assistance with bedpan, urinal, commode, catheter, dressing, application of support hose and braces, implements toileting routine as designated in plan of care.

• Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning, and ROM according to activity order and needs of the patient.

• Implements activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care including frequent observation and supervision in the bathroom.

• Collects and saves specimens.

• Provides assistance to the nurse for admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.

• Notifies hyperbaric supervisor/physician immediately of changes in patient condition.

• Maintains patient and employee safety.

• Develops and maintains an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees

• Uses proper transfer and lifting equipment and body mechanics.

• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

• Maintains operation, maintenance, and safety logs and other required documentation.

• Cleans/disinfects hyperbaric chamber, equipment and gurney as needed in between patients.

• May function as a Hazardous Waste Handler, including properly identifying, segregating, and disposing of hazardous waste, ensures container integrity, knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures.

• Ensures medication security and transport.

• May transport filled prescriptions to the station where patient is located.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Vocational or Technical Training as an Emergency Medical Technician required or

• Associate's or Vocational degree as a Respiratory Therapist preferred

• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist

• National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology required within 1-1/2 Yrs

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support

• Multisource required

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently