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Job Description:

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist to serve as a hyperbaric technician at Essentia Health's 32nd Avenue Building in Fargo, North Dakota. This RRT, EMT, LPN, or CHS works on a casual, as-needed basis, picking up shifts to support the department. Department hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. There is an on-call rotation throughout the week and on holidays with three other technicians that is flexible in regard to any existing work schedules. A 40-hour course is required after hire and paid for by Hyperbaric Medicine.

Education Qualifications:

+ Education as required for licensure.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient.

+ Administers the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as prescribed to the patient by the Hyperbaric Provider; 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 safety and effective use of the equipment.

+ Maintains open lines of communication with the patient, physician, co-workers, and wound center about changes in a patient's clinical condition.

+ Maintaining a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and using approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a hyperbaric exposure to inert gases.

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_This position is on a casual, as-needed basis, picking up shifts to support the department. There is an on-call rotations throughout the week and on holidays, with three other technicians, that's flexible in regard to any existing work schedules. On-call hours would be from 4pm - 6am._

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Our Benefits are exceptional and include:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Relocation reimbursement for qualifying positions

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

+ Current certification or license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS).

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

+ Complete an approved hyperbaric medicine introductory training course within 6 months of hire.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

**Job Location:** 32nd Avenue Building

**Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America)

**Shift Start/End:** On Call/On Call

**Hours Per Pay Period:** PRN

**Compensation Range:** $22.14 - $33.21 / hour

**FTE:** 0

**Weekends:** On-call Rotation

**Call Obligations:** Yes

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