Hyperbaric Technician

Position Overview

Join our team at Abbott Northwestern Hospital as a Hyperbaric Technician and become part of a team that blends advanced technology with compassionate care. In this role, you’ll deliver life-changing hyperbaric oxygen therapy under the guidance of skilled nurses and physicians, ensuring patient safety and comfort every step of the way. You will prepare specialized equipment, monitor vital signs, and support daily care needs—directly impacting patient healing and recovery. Compensation: $26.77 to $33.74 per hour – your starting rate depends on experience, education, and union agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Observes and collects patient health status data, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, intake and output, and glucose levels.
• Prepares the hyperbaric chamber, equipment, and materials needed for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• Reports and documents findings, immediately notifying the hyperbaric supervisor or physician of any abnormal changes in patient condition.
• Assists patients with personal care, including grooming, hygiene, ambulation, transfer, positioning, and range of motion exercises.
• Implements treatment protocols as prescribed, observes and records patient condition and hyperbaric system performance during therapy.
• Distributes water, snacks, and assists with dietary needs as ordered, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Assists the nurse with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care as needed.
• Maintains operational, maintenance, and safety logs, and cleans/disinfects the hyperbaric chamber, equipment, and gurney between patients.
• May function as a Hazardous Waste Handler and transport filled prescriptions when required.
• Adheres to safety practices including proper transfer, lifting techniques, and use of equipment while reporting any risks or malfunctions.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training as an Emergency Medical Technician OR Associate’s/Vocational degree as a Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist – National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology (required within 1-1/2 years)
• BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support (Multisource required)

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits