Hyperbaric Technologist-Technical Coordinator - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Hyperbaric Technologist-Technical Coordinator in our Hyperbaric Chamber. This full-time position will work weekdays with rotating weekends and on-call.

Works in collaboration with the department’s Safety Director (SD) and Department Manager (DM), Facilities Management, and vendors to ensure the safety of patients and staff throughout all chamber operations, procedures and testing.

Assists in ensuring facility compliance with current codes and standards related to the hyperbaric chamber(s) and equipment.

Performs work in a technical support position involving medical treatments in a hyperbaric setting, and patient care services at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level of training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the standard and customary duties of a hyperbaric technologist in this facility
• Foster positive relationships between the technologists and the hospital, local fire department, EMS, and pressure vessel inspector
• Monitor HBO area of building and notify Environmental Services, facilities management, and other departments of needed services
• Ensure the overall safe mechanical functioning of the chamber facility by regularly evaluating, testing and documenting the equipment and supplies used in Hyperbaric Medicine
• Ensure that maintenance meets published standards for such pressurized vessels and Fink Engineering specific standards for this system and assume leadership in the development and 2 documentations of a plan and schedule where published standards or Fink Engineering standards do not exist
• Maintain knowledge of the current codes and standards related to the technical aspects of provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as outlined by the most current versions of NFPA-99 (Chapter 14) Standard for Health Care Facilities, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS), and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)
• Maintain knowledge of the current operational status of the HCMC hyperbaric chambers (multiplace and monoplace) and work with department leadership and the HCMC Facilities Department to ensure minimization of potential or actual disruption to the 24/7 readiness to provide treatment
• Work with Facilities Management, Fink Engineering and department leadership to arrange largescale repairs and equipment maintenance
• Monitor all repairs and maintenance activities to always ensure minimal impact on clinical operations and ongoing safety of clinical operations
• Assist with the collection, maintenance, and tracking of quality assurance data
• Complete other duties as assigned by SD
• Participate in hyperbaric or safety related committees to gain knowledge of hyperbaric related issues
• Research and/or develop new equipment needed for future growth of hyperbaric needs
• Maintain and schedule Preventative Maintenance with appropriate vendors while utilizing minimal downtime to hyperbaric procedures
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Safety Director in their absence

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Advanced or Paramedic, or the U.S. Military equivalent
• Three or more years of experience as a hyperbaric technician with multiplace chamber or the U.S. military equivalent
• Successful completion of a UHMS approved Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training course
• Certified as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Register Nurse (CHRN)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year degree in a safety-related field of education, or Bachelor of Science degree
• Successful completion of a UHMS approved course for Hyperbaric Safety Technologist/Director
• Successful completion and certification of a safety course such as ATMO course

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements Total Rewards Package:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.