Hyperbaric Technician

• Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details Fast paced clinic setting.
• Primary focus on patient care and safety.
• Secondarily on department inventory and efficiencies.
• Predictable schedule yet flexible to cover patient care responsibilities.
• Excellent work life balance.
• Support of continued education and certifications.
• Summary Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients under the direction of a provider.

Job Description

Will provide patient consultation as requested. Operates, monitors, and maintains the hyperbaric support systems with an established treatment plan. Patient population examples include, but not limited to, bubbles of air in blood vessels, and wounds that will not heal, a result of diabetes or radiation injury. Responsible to perform daily maintenance as necessary for hyperbaric systems and equipment. Monitors and tracks all patient information, activity, and report therapy results to providers. Will demonstrate good verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to physically meet the strenuous demands required of the position and workload. Qualifications Complete an approved hyperbaric technician training course when eligible. The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) has in place an approval process for these courses. Certification exam in Hyperbaric Technology is offered in conjunction with all of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Chapter. Those who successfully complete formal training in hyperbaric technology become eligible to take the Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) examination, upon completion of a defined preceptorship period. Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical licensed or certified position working in a clinical setting. Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered license as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with the state board where the practice is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. In this position, per the NBDHMT, employees hired prior to July 1, 2014, as a Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) were eligible to perform the hyperbaric technician role. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.