Hyperbaric Oxygen Technologist

Description

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.  Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary :

The hyperbaric chamber operator is an individual that has documentation of successful completion of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) – approved, Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course. The hyperbaric chamber operator assists in the provision of safe and therapeutic management of patient care to an assigned group of patients through the utilization Standards of Practice and policies and procedures and in collaboration with other members of the health care team.

Responsibilities :

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of hyperbaric patients.
• Assists in the day-to-day operation of the hyperbaric facility.
• Maintains competencies, continuing education, and certifications as appropriate to the position.
• Performs patient care within the scope of practice as a Nurse (RN or LPN), Respiratory Therapist, EMT, Paramedic.
• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to assessment, treatments and documentation of care.
• Participates in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Nurse Manager or Program Medical Director.
• Participates in the safety program.
• Participates in organizational committees and task forces as requested.
• Participates in the discussion and review of articles in the field of hyperbaric oxygen.

Assessment

Planning

Intervention

Evaluation

Other

Education Skills Experience

Must have a current and valid (state) license or certification in the respective field of qualifying credential (e.g., Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, EMT or Paramedic)

Maintenance of National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) qualifying credential

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate

Must have documentation of successful completing of a 40-hour National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) – approved Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course.

Certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) successfully obtained within 365 days of eligibility. Eligibility as stated by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)

Should have at least 12 months of recent practical experience in clinical hyperbaric medicine, after meeting the entry-level qualifications and training requirements as delineated in this document for an entry-level hyperbaric technologist.

Should have a working understanding of the codes and regulations that govern the operation of a hyperbaric medicine facility.

Location : Poughkeepsie-21 Fox Street

Work Type : Per Diem

Standard Hours : 8.00

FTE : 0.010000

Work Schedule : Day 8

Work Shift : 7 : 30a-4p

Org Unit : 1185

Department : Wound Care Ctr

Exempt : No

Grade : S7

Salary Range :

$22.2500 - $41.3200 Hourly

Working conditions : Essential :

EOE, including disability / vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.