Hyperbaric Technician

Hyperbaric Technician - Full Time Days

Location:

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Salary: $28.19 - $35.24 per hour.

• $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 student loan repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 professional development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 wellbeing fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Reflects the mission, vision, values of NM, adheres to Code of Ethics, and complies with all policies, regulations, accreditation.

Hours:

generally, Monday through Friday. Start/end may vary according to patient/clinic needs.

• Prepares, educates, and orients patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, including lifting or transferring patients per policy, preparing them for treatment, and answering their questions.
• Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the hyperbaric provider, monitoring and controlling the chamber equipment, patient responses, and making necessary adjustments for safety and effectiveness.
• Makes data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, keeping complete and accurate patient records, including photo uploads.
• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other support oxygen systems as required.
• Participates in safety program activities, such as assisting with safety drills.
• Performs transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing per departmental policy.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring per patient diagnosis.
• Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
• Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in the state of practice (to maintain throughout employment). This applies to:
• Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Military:
  Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic
• Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)
• Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
• Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA or LNA)
• Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PT or PTA)
• Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from the US Department of Defense (DOD): e.g., US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation) or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
• Pre- or post-hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course within 3 months of hire.

• Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT)
• Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)
• Minimum of two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred.
• Prior experience in wound or critical care is preferred.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and all local, state, and federal laws are followed, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending upon the job family.