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If you'd like to join our team as a receptionist or Hyperbaric Technician, call 458-232-1854, and request an in-person interview. The next round of interviews will be at the new Klamath Falls Center on Friday, February 24.

Job Announcement:

The Hyperbaric Technician:

• Performs patient evaluation, care and documentation duties as appropriate, according to his or her scope of practice and under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
• Performs safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems.
• Participates in the day-to-day inspection, documentation, care and maintenance of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems.
• Reports directly to the facility manager and is accountable to the safety director and medical director.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, patient families, peers and supervisory personnel.
• Preferred Qualifications, Training and Experience:
  • Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or successful completion of at least a 28 credit-hour hyperbaric medicine introduction course. If not met prior to employment, must meet within 60 days from date of hire as a Hyperbaric Technician.
  • Emergency Medical Technician or other medical certification/license
  • BCLS certification. If not certified, obtain and maintain a current BCLS certification within 60 days of employment as a Hyperbaric Technician.
  • Knowledge of applicable hyperbaric safety codes.
  • Practical understanding of decompression procedures and complications.
  • Have a working knowledge and understanding of the codes, regulations, and annual competencies to effectively manage patients and govern the safe operation of a hyperbaric medicine facility.
  • Have a working knowledge of Emergency Action Plans and responding to emergency situations involving the hyperbaric center.
  • Hyperbaric technicians shall gain experience and training in hyperbaric chamber care and maintenance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and evaluates patient for treatments and provides post treatment evaluations.
• Reinforces education and safety requirements as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
• Performs duties and procedures as directed by the facility manager, safety director and medical director, as appropriate to his or her scope of practice.
• Performs safe hyperbaric chamber operations and responds appropriately to common complications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as required.
• Assists with cleaning, inspection, maintenance and documentation of hyperbaric systems, as required.
• Participates in a quality assurance program, as required.
• Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation, as required.
• Participates in the safety program.
• Maintains training, competencies, continuing education and certifications, as appropriate.
• Provides excellent written and oral communication.
• Provides excellent patient service.

Note: The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered to be the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in this position.

Schedule: Monday-Friday – 8 hour shifts

Benefits: $17-20/hr DOE/Full Time with health insurance and paid time off

To Apply: To schedule an in-person interview at the new clinic, on Friday, Feb 24, by calling 541-488-7012.

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