- Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare
- Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
- Promotes personal and patient safety.
- Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
- Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
- Under the direction of a physician, performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients . Operates and monitors hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support systems while patients are receiving treatment.
- Works with clerical support to contact referral sources to obtain needed information to determine a patient ' s e ligibility for the service. Works with clerical support to ensure that follow-up information is sent to the referral source
- Based upon standard protocols the technician will continuously check the chambers, set the chambers up for treatment, document information about the chamber, inspect it carefully for problems
- Responsible for maintaining all supplies needed within the center to carry out the procedure and /or the day to day operations of the center
- Responsible for working with Central P rocessing to maintain needed sterilized instruments
- Orders necessary supplies when stock is low or as requested by an audiologist.
- Visually inspects the gas tanks on a daily basis
- When requested will assist physician with dressing removal and application
- Will assist with presentations directed at physicians to increase their awareness of the benefit and positive outcomes that HBO is achieving
- Performs other duties as assigned
Hyperbaric Technologist - Traverse City, United States - Munson Healthcare
Description
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Certification as a Hyperbaric Technician preferred, but the following will also be considered: LPN, RN, R espiratory T herapist, E mergency M edical T echnician, P aramedic, or with relevant Diving industry experience.
Must have completed or be eligible to complete a course offered by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) and successfully complete the certification exam within a specified period of time.
Demonstrated characteristics - detail oriented, self-starter, problem solver, quick responder in an emergency situation, good communicatorORGANIZATION
Reports to the Medical Director of the Advanced Wound Center as it relates to all clinical/patient care issues
Reports to the Manager of the Advanced Wound Center for day to day operations and program development issues .
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Cares for patients in the age category(s) checked below:
Neonatal (birth-1 mo) X Young adult (18 yr-25 yrs)
Infant (1 mo-1 yr) X Adult (26 yrs-54 yrs)
Early childhood (1 yr-5 yrs) X Sr. Adult (55 yrs-64 yrs)
Late childhood (6 yrs-12 yrs) X Geriatric (65 yrs & above)
Adolescence (13 yrs-17 yrs) _ All ages (birth & above)
No direct clinical contact with patients
SPECIFIC DUTIES