Description

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Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of the Wound Center, the Hyperbaric Medical Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Physician. Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber, associated systems and equipment. Monitors patient in the hyperbaric chamber while undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Assists in the delivery of patient care appropriate to the level of his/her medical training.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists in patient preparation for treatment. Explains purpose and procedure of hyperbaric treatment of the patient. Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.

2. Assists with transporting of patients as required. Assists in maintaining an appropriate inventory of all departmental supplies. Reports treatments to be conducted and condition of patients to relief personnel. Takes an active role in hyperbaric medicine education programs as well as in orienting hospital and other personnel to hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the Hyperbaric Medicine Department.

3. Carries out hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment protocols as prescribed by the Physician. Observes the patients and the hyperbaric systems during the course of hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Reports unusual occurrences to the Safety Officer and Physician and records patients' condition.

4. Performs preventive and any other required maintenance on the hyperbaric system. Maintains operating, maintenance and safety logs and other required documentation. Signs all logs as specified in departmental policy and procedure.

5. Prepares the hyperbaric chamber, equipment and materials as needed for patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Operates, maintains and ensures the safety of the hyperbaric facility and all associated systems and equipment.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

● None required as long as other position qualifications are met.

● Successful completion of an Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved hyperbaric course.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

● Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

Professional Experience Requirements:

● Minimum of one year of clinical hyperbaric systems operation is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Raleigh Wound Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $20.03 - $28.52 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.