Paramedic Hyperbaric Medicine Wound Healing

About the unit

Oxygen Therapy gives you extra oxygen to breathe in. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a special type of oxygen therapy. During HBOT, you breathe 100% oxygen while relaxing in a pressurized chamber. The Hyperbaric Medicine Program at Corewell Health is accredited with distinction by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). So, you know we meet high standards of care and patient safety.

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/services/wound-care/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of work

Function as an equal and active member of the hyperbaric technician team, running chambers/providing patient care. Responsible for the quality and safety of the administration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric/hypobaric chambers and related equipment. Participates in quality improvement activities and patient experience initiatives. Performs hyperbaric chamber operations, cleaning and maintenance as required. Weekly call requirements and medical examination required for clearance to function as an interior chamber attendant. Provides Wound Healing Program assistance within scope of practice, as determined by staffing needs.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved paramedic program

• Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of experience as a paramedic, 3 years or more preferred

• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program which includes a 40 hour Hyperbaric course to be completed through the department and certification within 2 years of date of hire

• Licensed Paramedic

• State of Michigan Required upon hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 90 Days Required

Primary Location

SITE - 330 Barclay

• Grand Rapids

Department Name

Hyperbaric Medicine

• Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday, Variable

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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