We Are Hiring

Technician-Hyperbaric - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 001 - Part-Time,Day - ALMH - La Grange,IL

Why Join AMITA?

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL and St. Louis, MO based Ascension.

AMITA Health is the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and serves over 4.3 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

What You Will Do

As an Associate with AMITA Health, you will have the opportunity to
Administers hyperbaric treatments to patients under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains hyperbaric chamber and associated systems and equipment as prescribed by a hyperbaric physician and under supervision of program director or clinical coordinator.
• 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.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Basic Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Certified Hyperbaric Technician Certification recognized from the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• HS or Equivalent
  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience:

• Two years of experience in healthcare required.Wound, hyperbaric or critical care experience preferred.
• 8am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.