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About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for more information ordownload the Employee Benefits Guide (https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2021%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf) .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

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Hyperbaric Technician - Wound Care

WOUND CARE CLINIC (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $19.16 - $22.51

Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients of the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine, under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the hyperbaric physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

• Answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times. Perform data entry into system and collate reports as requested by the director.

• Perform an inventory check, and maintain a record of supplies and laundry items.

• Perform marketing duties as needed, intra- and interdepartmental. Orient new employees as necessary.

• Ascertain that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and that the said diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records. Participate in New Patient Reviews to assess for HBO indicators.

• Educate patient and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment. Implement the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan.

• Evaluate the patient outcome and meet with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary. Consult with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions.

• Perform blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis. Inspect the patient prior to the commencement of each Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to, i.e. 100% cotton attire, no makeup, no hairspray, etc.

• Perform the hyperbaric treatments and monitor the patient during therapy. Clean and maintain the equipment according to infection control standards. Maintain equipment and checks backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis.

• Perform quality control daily on department glucometer, or as required by policy. Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy. Perform dressing changes and/or wound care within scope of practice, as ordered and participate in clinic when HBO volumes are below par. Take serial photographs of the wound for reporting of the patient's progress.

• Document treatment notes and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records. Complete the patient's treatment charges, if required.

• Maintain continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare is required. Wound, Hyperbaric, or critical care experience is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Current license or certification is required on one of the following areas: Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Hyperbaric • Technologist, Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant II or III, Certified Nursing Assistant (or equivalent), Paramedic

• Successful completion of 40 hour hyperbaric introductory course (within one (1) month of hire)

• CHT certification preferred (Certified Hyperbaric Technologist)

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/)

Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.