Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full-time, 1st shift, 40 hours per week 

• Monday through Friday 0700-1730 (10-hour shifts) or 0900-1730 (8-hour shifts) 

• One weekend per month 

• Two holidays per year 

• On call 4-5 shifts per month 

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Major Responsibilities 

Chamber & Equipment Operations 

• Operates chamber control console, hand valve compressors, and all associated support systems, including:  

• Compressors 

• Accumulator tanks 

• Compressed gas cylinders 

• Control panel, UPS, and status panel 

• Inert gas purging systems 

• Oxygen analyzers 

• Communications systems 

• Fire deluge and handline systems 

• Troubleshoots and assists in repairing chamber support systems. 

• Operates and maintains in-chamber clinical devices such as:  

• Transcutaneous oxygen monitors 

• Vital sign monitors 

• Ventilators and respiratory equipment 

Patient Care & Monitoring 

• Prepares patients for hyperbaric procedures, provides education on safety and ear clearing techniques, and performs pre- and post-procedure assessments. 

• Monitors patients during treatments and may accompany patients inside the multi-place chamber  

• Computes standard and emergency decompression calculations using U.S. Navy and ASLMC DCAP protocols. 

• Obtains and uploads digital wound photography to track patient progress. 

Equipment Maintenance & Safety 

• Prepares, disinfects, and maintains ancillary equipment used within the chamber environment. 

• Performs equipment safety checks prior to hyperbaric procedures according to department guidelines. 

• Modifies decompression calculations to ensure additional safety margins during emergency bailout scenarios. 

Wound Care Support 

• Assists with wound care tasks including:  

• Dressing changes 

• Dressing applications 

• Wound cleaning 

General Responsibilities 

• Performs patient positioning and transport safely using proper body mechanics. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific patient needs and developmental principles across the lifespan. 

Requirements 

• High School education 

• 1 year of experience in a MA or EMT position

• Ability to withstand rigorous environment (loud alarms, mechanical and electrical equipment, chemical and explosive hazards, blood and body fluids, enclosed spaces, varying temperatures, pressurized chamber exposure) 

• Ability to pass thorough medical screening which includes medical history, chest x-ray, pressurization test, audiology test and Caisson’s radiology studies. 

• CHT, CHRN, CHS or CHWS (certification is required within 1 year of hire date) 

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.