Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager or designee, the individual in this position will act as the outside attendant and control operator during clinical treatment using hyperbaric (HBOT) chambers.  The individual accepts responsibility and accountability for working within the framework of appropriate regulatory body where it applies and follows all wound and hyperbaric medicine hospital policies and procedures.  The individual will comply with hospital standards while performing job duties and responsibilities. Competence in these essential functions will be demonstrated through the ability to perform job duties and responsibilities.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Patient Care & Monitoring
  • Delivers patient care immediately before, during, and after HBO treatment per policy and scope of practice.
  • Monitors patients during treatment for symptoms such as oxygen intolerance, claustrophobia, hypoglycemia, decompression sickness, and other adverse reactions.
  • Appropriately intervenes during adverse reactions under direction of Clinical Manager or designee, following protocols.
  • Performs clinical tasks including vital signs, blood sugars, and emergency procedures within scope and policy.
  • Demonstrates competence in reinforces age-specific patient and family education related to HBO therapy and associated disease processes.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Operations
  • Understands and applies physiological principles relevant to HBO treatment.
  • Operates chamber controls to pressurize and depressurize according to physician orders and policies.
  • Monitors and ensures accurate delivery of treatment gas as ordered.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of HBOT chamber operations to ensure efficacy and safety.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping
  • Documents all aspects of care clearly and concisely, including chamber settings, treatment duration, patient response, and observations.
  • Maintains accurate chamber operation logs including time, pressure, depth, etc. according to established protocols.
  • Documents equipment checks per facility policies.
• Equipment & Maintenance
  • Performs chamber and support system maintenance under Clinical Manager’s or designee guidance.
  • Cleans chamber after each use following manufacturer guidelines and infection control protocols.
  • Maintains emergency equipment and supplies in HBO area.
• Technical Competency
  • Operates, maintains and ensures safety of the hyperbaric facility and all associated supportive systems and equipment while in charge of a treatment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year direct patient care experience, required.
• Able to complete a two-person lift, wheelchair to exam table or bed to stretcher, required.
• Intermediate computer software skills including word processing and spreadsheet functions, required. 

Education:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Successful completion of a National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) approved hyperbaric medicine introductory training course, required.

Licenses:

• One of the following required:
  • Respiratory Therapist;
  • Physician Assistant;
  • Physician;
  • Active Duty Military Corpsman;
  • Registered Nurse;
  • Nurse Practitioner;
  • License Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN);
  • Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

Certification:

• Current BLS certification; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required. 

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.