Hyperbaric Technician

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

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Type: Per Diem

Shift: Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay Range: $46.25 - $55.2 Hourly, depending upon years of experience

Job Summary:

Under the direction of physicians and guidance from the Director of Wound Care Center and department supervisors, performs diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency functions for adolescent to geriatric aged patients treated in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Management.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintain the hyperbaric chamber and associated systems and equipment.
• Assists in the delivery of patient care appropriate to the level of his/her medical training
• Performs personal care/interventions as delegated by the Hyperbaric Supervisor or physician according to policy, procedure, unit routine and patient need
• Documents transport on ProTouch per specific patient orders.
• Reports changes in patient's behavior to appropriate hospital staff

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• 3 years experience as a Hyperbaric Chamber Operation Technician
• UHMS 40 hour course Certified Hyperbaric Technologist
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

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