Michigan Medicine · 1 day ago
Hyperbaric Chamber Technician
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMichigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, seeking to improve health through excellence in education, patient care, and research. The Hyperbaric Chamber Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to wound care patients, ensuring the safe operation of hyperbaric chambers and providing clinical assistance to medical staff.
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Responsibilities
Provides direct care to patients in the Wound Care Clinic
Assists provider, nursing staff, and other clinical resource staff with complex wound management
Provides clinical assistance by taking vital signs, preparing specimens, dressing wounds, or scribing
Assists the provider with wound debridement, procedures, and supports patients where needed
Contributes to the development and implementation of nursing protocols to improve patient care
Provides assistance to patients in the chamber during Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of chamber equipment, patient safety procedures, patient selection and treatment protocols
Demonstrates ability to respond to complications of therapy
Safely operates the chamber, demonstrates in-depth knowledge of chamber equipment, patient safety procedures, patient selection and treatment protocols
Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy under physician supervision
Operates and maintains hyperbaric chamber and associated systems and equipment under direction of Physician
Monitors patients in the chamber and records patient condition
Ensures patient comfort and reports any unusual occurrences
Maintains operating, maintenance and safety logs on hyperbaric equipment
Keeps patient treatment records and collects data as required
Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading
Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required
Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills
Educate patient and/or patient’s family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment
Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered
Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to
Perform the hyperbaric treatments and monitor the patient during therapy
Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary
Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions
Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records
Complete the patient’s treatment charges, if required
Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, or as required by policy
Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards
Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits
Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times
Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and interdepartmental
Perform an inventory check and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items
Maintain equipment and checks backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis
Perform data entry into system and collate reports as requested by the director
Orient new employees as necessary
Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess for HBO indicators
Assist with the operation of hyperbaric chambers, associated equipment and systems by monitoring communications, pressure controls, compressed gas sources, data collection, atmosphere conditioning, breathing gas, fire safety systems and others ensuring safety and effective operations
Perform hyperbaric chamber maintenance and research procedures under normal and varied conditions of pressure and atmospheric gas compositions
Operate and ensure maintenance of high-pressure gas compressors and associated gas delivery, storage and control systems
Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment
Provide technical assistance and instruction to other staff in the operation and maintenance of the chambers and associated equipment
Provides direct care to patients in the Wound Care Clinic
Assists provider, nursing staff, and other clinical resource staff with complex wound management
Provides clinical assistance by taking vital signs, preparing specimens, dressing wounds, or scribing
Assists the provider with wound debridement, procedures, and supports patients where needed
Contributes to the development and implementation of nursing protocols to improve patient care
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in the State of Michigan. OR
Current licensure as an Emergency Services Technician
Completion of a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology-approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within one year of hire
Certification as a Hyperbaric Chamber Technician from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) within one year of hire
This position requires Primary Source Verification
Preferred
2 years of healthcare experience
1 year of Hyperbaric Chamber Technician experience
Knowledge of hyperbaric operations and safety procedures
Ability to function in hyperbaric chamber environments
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
Michigan Medicine
Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heather Ascani
Director, Business Operations - Applied Systems Biology Core
Jack Kufahl
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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