MA or EMT – Hyperbaric Chamber
Job ID:
R230611
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$25.30 – $37.95
Location:
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center – 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
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 within the position’s 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
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
Major Responsibilities
Chamber & Equipment Operations
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Operates chamber control console, hand valve compressors, and all associated support systems, including:
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Compressors
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Accumulator tanks
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Compressed gas cylinders
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Control panel, UPS, and status panel
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Inert gas purging systems
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Oxygen analyzers
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Communications systems
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Fire deluge and handline systems
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Troubleshoots and assists in repairing chamber support systems.
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Operates and maintains in-chamber clinical devices such as:
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Transcutaneous oxygen monitors
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Vital sign monitors
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Ventilators and respiratory equipment
Patient Care & Monitoring
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Prepares patients for hyperbaric procedures, provides education on safety and ear clearing techniques, and performs pre- and post-procedure assessments.
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Monitors patients during treatments and may accompany patients inside the multi-place chamber
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Computes standard and emergency decompression calculations using U.S. Navy and ASLMC DCAP protocols.
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Obtains and uploads digital wound photography to track patient progress.
Equipment Maintenance & Safety
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Prepares, disinfects, and maintains ancillary equipment used within the chamber environment.
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Performs equipment safety checks prior to hyperbaric procedures according to department guidelines.
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Modifies decompression calculations to ensure additional safety margins during emergency bailout scenarios.
Wound Care Support
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Assists with wound care tasks including:
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Dressing changes
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Dressing applications
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Wound cleaning
General Responsibilities
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Performs patient positioning and transport safely using proper body mechanics.
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Demonstrates knowledge of age specific patient needs and developmental principles across the lifespan.
Requirements
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High School education
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1 year of experience in a MA or EMT position
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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)
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Ability to pass thorough medical screening which includes medical history, chest x-ray, pressurization test, audiology test and Caisson’s radiology studies.
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CHT, CHRN, CHS or CHWS (certification is required within 1 year of hire date)
Clinical Services at Advocate Aurora
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
