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We are looking for a savvy and hardworking team player for our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic, for York Hyperbaric Medical Centre in Newmarket.

As a Hyperbaric Technologist/Chamber Operator, you will be joining a team of compassionate health care providers seeking to positively impact the patients’ quality of life throughout their healing journey.

This is a full time, Monday through Friday, position with hourly compensation starting at $25/hr (salary to be increased based on level of experience) with performance based bonuses.

You will be responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to our patients under the supervision of both a Hyperbaric Physician and Safety Director. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the Hyperbaric Physician.

Details of the Position:

Details and responsibilities of a Hyperbaric Technologist/Chamber Operator include, but are not limited to:

• Safety of all the patients
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric Medicine
• Measures and obtains patient vital signs and necessary information such as blood glucose levels, patient’s weight, patient height as appropriate
• Monitor the health and safety of the patients while in the chamber
• Complete and maintain proper and accurate Patient Treatment/Diagnostic Records
• Complete Safety Consults, as appropriate and if delegated by Safety Director
• Cleaning Hyperbaric Chambers; equipment such as vital sign machines, thermometers, clinic chairs, etc.
• Completing laundry including washing, drying, folding
• Educate patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment
• Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards
• Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits
• Perform an inventory check, and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items
• Maintain equipment and check backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis
• Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary
• Consult with the hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic use of computers including MS Office applications
• Reliable Transportation
• BLS

Additional Information:

• Training will be provided
• A background related to the healthcare field or diving is preferred, but not required
• Experience as a Hyperbaric Chamber operator is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Direct Patient Care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person