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Hyperbaric Medical Technician - Wound Care
Job ID: 94647
Location: Rocky Mount, NC
Facility/Division: Nash UNC Health Care
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job
Job Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Clinical Manager the Hyperbaric Medical Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber(s) and associated systems and equipment. Accompanies patients in the chamber while undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, when deemed necessary by the Medical Director. Assists in the delivery of patient care appropriate to the level of his/her medical training.
Responsibilities:
Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others.
- Prepares the hyperbaric chamber, equipment, medicine 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
- Explains purpose and procedure of hyperbaric treatment of the patient.
- Carries out hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment protocols as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician.
- Observes the patients and the hyperbaric systems during the course of hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Reports unusual occurrences to hyperbaric physician and records patients' condition.
- Maintains operating, maintenance and safety logs and other required documentation. Signs all logs as specified in departmental policy and procedure.
- Performs preventive and any other required maintenance on the hyperbaric system.
- Assists with transport 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.
Other information:
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Either LPN, EMT (Basic), EMT (Paramedic), or Respiratory Therapist is required.
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practice, EMT, Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist Nurse in North Carolina.
- Current BLS certification
- Must attend a UHMS approved hyperbaric course.
- 2-3 years previous related experience desired. Minimum of 1 year of clinical hyperbaric systems' operation is preferred.
- Qualifications as U.S. Navy Deep Sea Diving Medical Technician or Special Operations Technician will be considered as equivalent.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NDH Wound Care
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Diversity Statement
The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.
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