Silver Lake Hospital·Newark, New Jersey
The HBOT Aide is responsible for preparing and transporting patients to and from treatments within the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Department. The role involves providing direct care for adult patients in a long-term acute care hospital setting.
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire a full time Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Aide to prepare and transport patients to and from treatment.
ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients.
The HBOT Aide prepares and transports patients to and from treatment in the HBOT Department. This position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older and requires age-specific experience, specialized training, and/or expertise to serve this population.
Valid Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Patient Care Technician, or Certified EMT. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association Patient care experience in a hospital or LTACH is preferred.
Full time employees are offered generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance. Additional benefits include free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this position, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Candidates must hold a valid certification as a CNA, MA, PCT, or EMT, along with BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Prior patient care experience in a hospital or LTACH is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in New Jersey are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and other care settings, especially for candidates who can work reliably in fast-paced environments. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a high school diploma or GED, BLS AHA certification, strong computer skills, and the ability to pass the HMH Monitor Tech exam within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare for the exam expectation before applying.
