Hyperbaric Technician / Safety Officer

*Description - External* Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system.
We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope.
From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more.
Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
We're looking for someone to join our team as a Hyperbaric Technician/Safety Officer (Outpatient) who: Oversees the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber and related support systems.
Is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems.
Is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems.
Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Physician.
*Essential Functions:* * Assesses the patients' physical and psychosocial status.
Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), providing a high pressure, oxygen-rich atmosphere to treat the bone damage associated with radiation therapy, radiation injuries or some forms of brain or bone damage.
Assesses educational needs of patients while preparing for initial treatment and during active time in the program.
Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chambers and ancillary components.
* Performs chamber operations, including pressurization/depressurization of patients, pressure maintenance during treatment, chambers maintenance and troubleshooting minor chamber problems.
Actively demonstrates ability to perform wound care including knowledge of basic wound care products used in the center.
Ensures department compliance with federal and state regulations and unit safety policies and procedures.
* Performs ongoing patient assessment, documents patient status and reports pertinent information and observations to clinical nurse and/or physician.
* Maintains adequate supplies needed for wound care and patient treatments.
* Makes the necessary recommendations for departmental safety policies and incorporates new safety procedures as appropriate.
Provides leadership and safety training to other hyperbaric facility personnel.
Assists in reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discusses appropriate event with others to facilitate learning.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
*Qualifications - External* You'll be successful with the following qualifications: *Education:* * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred * Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred * Introductory course in Hyperbaric Medicine (40-60 hour) approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS): Preferred *Work Experience:* * Clinical experience in hyperbaric medicine: Preferred * Technical experience: Preferred *Required Licenses/Certifications:* * Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Required * EMT or LVN licensure: Required * Certification as a Hyperbaric Tech or Dive Medical Tech: Preferred Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.
, as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Apply to learn more about our total compensation and benefits! The estimated base pay for this position is $15.
50 to $29.
26.
Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through years of experience, differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.
Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.
99 - $32.
96 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift Work setting: * In-person Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) * Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person