Details
Posted: 15-May-22
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 2205018754
Princeton Baptist Medical Center: Located in Birmingham, this hospital is equipped with 505 beds and serves 53,000 people for primary and emergency care. Princeton is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and is committed to contributing to the future of health care through its clinical research and medical residency program. Princeton offers fast, life-saving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms; cardiology, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; psychiatric care; a comprehensive sleep center; and a Comprehensive Bariatrics Center, providing surgical and non-surgical weight-loss procedures.
Summary
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients.
Responsibilities
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician is responsible for:
- Operating and maintaining the hyperbaric chamber and associated systems as prescribed by a physician.
- Monitoring patients in the chamber, including recording condition and ensuring comfort during treatment.
- Maintaining applicable operating, maintenance, and safety logs.
- Maintaining accurate patient records
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Qualifications:Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified and/or licensed in one of the followingvocations or hold a diploma from an accredited institution in one of the following professions to meet the minimum education and experience requirements: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS), Certified Hyperbaric and Wound Care Specialist (CHWS), Documented Hyperbaric Medicine Training, Respiratory Therapist; Physician�s Assistant; EMT or Paramedic; Military Corpsman; Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; Nurse Practitioner; Physician or Physiologist; Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician.
Experience
Preferred: 1 year experience as a hyperbaric technician. Wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and/or experience in emergency medicine or acute care hospital strongly preferred.
Certifications
Required: BLS Must complete Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology within 90 days of hire
Preferred: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
Job:
Laboratory and Clinical Technicians
Primary Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Facility:
Princeton Baptist Med Ctr
Job Type:
Full-time
Shift Type:
Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
