Posted:
8/19/2024, 3:30:11 AM
Location(s):
Akron, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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Cleveland Clinic’s Wound Healing Center offers wound care management in an outpatient setting. Several facilities feature hyperbaric oxygen chambers. The center uses a multi-disciplinary approach to wound healing and provides complete wound care services to those suffering from diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, compromised skin grafts and flaps or wounds that haven’t healed within 30 days. The HBO Safety Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients of the Wound Healing Center, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician.
A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:30am—4:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and that the diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records.
Perform hyperbaric chamber operator duties such as preparing, educating, and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Ensure the safe and effective operation/maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s).
Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan (i.e. blood glucose monitoring, transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing, dressing changes, patient education, etc.).
Administer the hyperbaric treatments, monitor the patient during therapy, consult with the hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions, document treatment notes, and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records.
Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the nurse manager, case manager, and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment, as necessary.
Perform data entry into the Wound Information Data System and collate reports as requested by the director and/or the nurse manager.
Lead hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Completed training through the appropriate accredited school/program.
Knowledge of oxygen emergencies.
Current license or certification is required in one of the following areas: • State license as Registered Nurse, • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. • State license as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). • State license as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP).
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) may be required based upon work setting.
Two years of experience in healthcare is required.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Wound, Hyperbaric, or critical care experience.
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Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Requires frequent patient lifting, sitting, stooping, squatting.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit