Allina Health · 3 months ago
Hyperbaric Technician
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.77/hr - $33.74/hrAllina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Hyperbaric Technician will perform personal care, observe and collect patient data, and administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy under supervision, ensuring patient safety throughout the procedure.
Health CareHospital
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
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
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
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
May transport filled prescriptions to the station where patient is located
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Vocational or Technical Training as an Emergency Medical Technician
Associate's or Vocational degree as a Respiratory Therapist
Certified Hyperbaric Technologist - National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology required within 1-1/2 years
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required
Benefits
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Company
Allina Health
Allina Health is a non-profit healthcare system that is is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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