Hyperbaric Technician - Chamber Operator

Department:

36500 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Hyperbaric Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

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 

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

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