Admin Hyperbaric Technician Lead - PRN

About the role

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, Texas 76012. Work hours: PRN (As Needed) - Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Department Highlights: Team based environment, Workplace culture 2nd to none, Great benefits/ 401k / PTO.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required. Associate degree in a science related field preferred.

2 Years diving/medical hypo/hyperbaric experience required. 5 Years diving/medical hypo/hyperbaric experience preferred. 2 Years in team leader or charge role preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: CHT – Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Upon Hire.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand operations manuals, treatment tables, schedules
• Advanced knowledge of technical and safety programs for hyperbaric monoplace chambers
• Leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

Chamber Operations, Logs and Records: Is able to safely and proficiently operate in hypo/hyperbaric mode following prescribed tables for clinical treatments and research programs. Performs and documents all safety and operational checks on chambers and associated mechanical equipment on a daily basis. Conducts all safety inspections directed by national codes and standards.

Patient Monitoring During HBOT Treatment: Necessary care includes, but is not limited to: assisting patients with donning and adjusting oxygen delivery devices, assisting in the management of medical emergencies, maintaining IV's and other patient care activities within the scope of the training policies as delineated in the standard operating procedures of the Unit.

Patient Care: Assists physicians and nurses with wound care and wound dressing changes. Performs and documents patient vital signs and blood sugars as required. Sizes patients for proper fit of appropriate oxygen delivery device prior to initial treatment. Sets weekly staffing schedules on a rotational basis based on patient care needs.

Benefits

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.