Job Summary
Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to wound care patients as prescribed by a Physician under the direction of the Program Director, Medical Director and/or Clinical Coordinator of the Wound Care Program. Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support systems. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position. Provides clinical assistance by taking vital signs, preparing specimens, dressing wounds, or scribing. Assists the provider with wound debridement, procedures, and supports patients where needed.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
There are three main responsibilities associated with this position.
- Wound Care Clinic Staffing - 60%. Provides direct care to patients in the Wound Care Clinic. Assists provider, nursing staff, and other clinical resource staff with complex wound management. The candidate provides clinical assistance by taking vital signs, preparing specimens, dressing wounds, or scribing. Assists the provider with wound debridement, procedures, and supports patients where needed. Contributes to the development and implementation of nursing protocols to improve patient care.
- Hyperbaric Chamber Attendant - 20%. (This treatment provides high-dose oxygen inhalation therapy in which a patient breathes pure oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber.) Provides assistance to patients in the chamber during Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of chamber equipment, patient safety procedures, patient selection and treatment protocols. Demonstrates ability to respond to complications of therapy.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Operator - 20%. Safely operates the chamber, demonstrates in-depth knowledge of chamber equipment, patient safety procedures, patient selection and treatment protocols.
- Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy under physician supervision.
- Operates and maintains hyperbaric chamber and associated systems and equipment under direction of Physician.
- Monitors patients in the chamber and records patient condition. Ensures patient comfort and reports any unusual occurrences.
- Maintains operating, maintenance, and safety logs on hyperbaric equipment.
- Keeps patient treatment records and collects data as required.
- Prepares, educates, and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration, and answering their questions.
- Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s) responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient's safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
- Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, including photo uploading.
- Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
- Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills.
- Educate the patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered.
- Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to, i.e., appropriate attire, no makeup, etc.
- Perform the hyperbaric treatments and monitor the patient during therapy.
- Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment, as necessary.
- Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions.
- Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records.
- Complete the patient's treatment charges, if required.
- Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, or as required by policy.
- Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards.
- Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits.
- Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times.
- Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and interdepartmental.
- Perform an inventory check and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items.
- Maintain equipment and checks backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis.
- Perform data entry into system and collate reports as requested by the director.
- Orient new employees, as necessary.
- Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess for HBO indicators.
- Assist with the operation of hyperbaric chambers, associated equipment, and systems by monitoring communications, pressure controls, compressed gas sources, data collection, atmosphere conditioning, breathing gas, fire safety systems, and others ensuring safety and effective operations. Perform hyperbaric chamber maintenance and research procedures under normal and varied conditions of pressure and atmospheric gas compositions.
- Operate and ensure maintenance of high-pressure gas compressors and associated gas delivery, storage, and control systems.
- Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment. Provide technical assistance and instruction to other staff in the operation and maintenance of the chambers and associated equipment.
- Provides direct care to patients in the Wound Care Clinic. Assists providers, nursing staff, and other clinical resource staff with complex wound management. Provides clinical assistance by taking vital signs, preparing specimens, dressing wounds, or scribing.
- Assists the provider with wound debridement, procedures, and supports patients where needed.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of nursing protocols to improve patient care.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Hyperbaric Chamber Technician (HCT) certification from the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology, or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist certification (CHS) from the American Board of Wound Healing required within 1 year of hire
- If not certified as HCT or CHS, current licensure as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN) in the State of Michigan, Emergency Services Technician (EST/EMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is required
- Completion of a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within one year of hire is necessary.
- Knowledge of hyperbaric operations and safety procedures
- Ability to function in hyperbaric chamber environments
- Successful completion of fitness to dive physical and assessment.
- This position requires Primary Source Verification.
Desired Qualifications*
- 2 years of healthcare experience
- 1 year of Hyperbaric Chamber Technician experience
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This position requires frequent standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
