64 hours every two weeks | Variable days Monday-Friday | 8am-4:30pm

Job Summary:
If you are looking to expand knowledge while continuing to do what you love in patient care this is the position for you! Coping with chronic, non-healing wounds can be both frustrating and time-consuming for our patients. As a Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician, you can help them with the healing process! At the CentraCare Monticello Wound Center, we perform a high volume of wound procedures. Our Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. You will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s), where the patients breathe pure oxygen inside the pressurized chamber to help increase their bodies own natural healing abilities. This position will spend about half of their day providing direct patient care and the other half “diving” patients. This allows for an LPN, EMT or paramedic to work with patients but also specialize in a unique area of medicine.

"I love working in the Wound Care Center and as the hyperbaric tech because you are really involved in helping heal people. The staff is small, but it's a family and as a staff member you're able to nurture great relationships with patients over their healing process. The most rewarding thing about working in the hyperbaric suite is the personal relationships that are made with the patients. Usually, you see them five days a week and over time you get to know the patients, their likes and dislikes, and all the while you see the healing process occur. In addition, our team is fun. We like to laugh and to help the patients feel at ease while they are here. The nurses and doctors are very good at their jobs and are always willing to pitch in to make the day go smoothly. - Joshua- Monticello Wound Center Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of a licensed practical nurse, paramedic, or EMT program required.
• The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course completed within 2 months of hire.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Current licensure in State of MN or
• Paramedic in MN or
• Emergency Medical Technician.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy.
• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Certified as a CHT (Certified Hyperbaric Technologist) within 18 months of hire required.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.