Hyperbaric Technician (EMT, Medical Assistant, or PTA)

Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Performs maintenance activities of the hyperbaric chambers and associated systems and equipment, as directed
• Reports on safety issues and/or concerns.
• Performs data entry into appropriate clinical data/charge systems and develop reports as requested.
• Perform marketing duties as needed, intra and interdepartmental.
• Take an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Supports and abides by all medical centers, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.  Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. 
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

Schedule:

• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Shift: Days – 8:00am – 4:30pm
• No weekends or holidays

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• Completion of an accredited Hyperbaric training course, or applied health program such as: EMT; LPN; Medical Assistant; Physical Therapy Assistant; or Life Support Tech.
• Must hold appropriate license or certification in the state of Iowa, strongly preferred.
• Completion of Hyperbaric training course within 6 months of hire. Certification as a hyperbaric technician (CHT) within 3 years preferred.

  Experience:  

• A minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or the diving industry; Wound care; or hyperbaric medicine and/or experience in emergency medicine or acute medical care is preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies: 

• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains status.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire.

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.