Adventist Health Glendale Hiring for Hyperbaric Technician, Per Diem, Day Shift-8 hr, Hyperbaric Medicine at Glendale, CA Full Time

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good – from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God’s love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
Since our founding in 1905 as the Glendale Sanitarium, countless patients have entrusted our physicians, nurses and associates with their healthcare needs. Today, we are the largest medical center serving the San Fernando Valley. As we continue to grow and evolve to better meet the needs of the communities we serve, we know that exceptional healthcare is more than medicine. It’s about how we choose to care for our patients and each other – taking time to listen, to understand, to answer questions, to hold a hand, even to pray. This is who we are, who we have always been – it is what we do best.
In the 2019-20 Regional Rankings List by U.S. News & World Report, Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL) ranked #17 in California and #10 in the LA Metro Area. Adventist Health Glendale also received its 11th consecutive A grade from patient safety organization The Leapfrog Group, the only hospital in Glendale or Burbank to receive the top grade.
We’re looking for someone to join our team as a Hyperbaric Technician who:

• Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status and administers hyperbaric oxygen treatments to patients under the supervision of the program manager and as prescribed by the Physician. Focuses on providing care for the adult and geriatric patient. Performs safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the patients’ physical and psychosocial status. Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), providing a high pressure, oxygen-rich atmosphere to treat the bone damage associated with radiation therapy, radiation injuries or some forms of brain or bone damage. Assesses educational needs of patients while preparing for initial treatment and during active time in the program.
• Performs chamber operations, including pressurization/depressurization of patients, pressure maintenance during treatment, chambers maintenance and troubleshooting minor chamber problems. Actively demonstrates ability to perform wound care including knowledge of basic wound care products used in the center.
• Performs ongoing patient assessment, documents patient status and reports pertinent information and observations to clinical nurse and/or physician.
• Maintains adequate supplies needed for wound care and patient treatments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You’ll be successful with the following qualifications:
Education:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Introductory course in Hyperbaric Medicine (40-60 hour) approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS): Preferred

Work Experience:

• Clinical experience in hyperbaric medicine: Preferred
• Technical experience: Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Certifications as required by state of practice: Required
• Certification as a Hyperbaric Tech or Dive Medical Tech: Preferred

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
The estimated base pay for this position is $18.40 to $27.58. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through years of experience, differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.40 – $27.58 per hour

License/Certification:

• Certified Hyperbaric Technician (Required)