What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hyperbaric Technician position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
This position sets up the interior of the hyperbaric chamber and provides the highest and safest quality of care for hyperbaric patients.
- Accompanies patients in the chamber, treats per physician orders and maintains patient's comfort and safety.- Assembles patient and staff breathing circuits.- Cleans patient care equipment per standard process.- Asseses patient before dive and documents after dive.- Completes pre- and post-dive activities checklist and ensures chamber readiness for next dive.
Qualifications
This position requires recent medical training as an EMT, corpsman, medic or LPN. This position also requires strong interpersonal skills; physical strength to move and lift patients and equipment. Employment is contingent upon certification of physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to self or others. Such certification must be renewed no later than every two years. A high school diploma or GED is required for this position.