MA or EMT - Hyperbaric Chamber

• 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 

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities 

Chamber & Equipment Operations 

• Operates chamber control console, hand valve compressors, and all associated support systems, including:  

• Compressors 

• Accumulator tanks 

• Compressed gas cylinders 

• Control panel, UPS, and status panel 

• Inert gas purging systems 

• Oxygen analyzers 

• Communications systems 

• Fire deluge and handline systems 

• Troubleshoots and assists in repairing chamber support systems. 

• Operates and maintains in-chamber clinical devices such as:  

• Transcutaneous oxygen monitors 

• Vital sign monitors 

• Ventilators and respiratory equipment 

Patient Care & Monitoring 

• Prepares patients for hyperbaric procedures, provides education on safety and ear clearing techniques, and performs pre- and post-procedure assessments. 

• Monitors patients during treatments and may accompany patients inside the multi-place chamber  

• Computes standard and emergency decompression calculations using U.S. Navy and ASLMC DCAP protocols. 

• Obtains and uploads digital wound photography to track patient progress. 

Equipment Maintenance & Safety 

• Prepares, disinfects, and maintains ancillary equipment used within the chamber environment. 

• Performs equipment safety checks prior to hyperbaric procedures according to department guidelines. 

• Modifies decompression calculations to ensure additional safety margins during emergency bailout scenarios. 

Wound Care Support 

• Assists with wound care tasks including:  

• Dressing changes 

• Dressing applications 

• Wound cleaning 

General Responsibilities 

• Performs patient positioning and transport safely using proper body mechanics. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific patient needs and developmental principles across the lifespan. 

Requirements 

• High School education 

• 1 year of experience in a MA or EMT position

• 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) 

• Ability to pass thorough medical screening which includes medical history, chest x-ray, pressurization test, audiology test and Caisson’s radiology studies. 

• CHT, CHRN, CHS or CHWS (certification is required within 1 year of hire date) 

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 listed within the listed 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