Clinical Ethicist jobs in Elkhart, IN

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.
 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:  

• Prepares, educates and orients patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.

• Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)’responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.

• Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation, to include photo uploading.

• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required

• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed

• Participates in the safety program activities such as assisting with safety drills

• If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy

• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)

• Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in this role. This applies to:

  • Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic

  • Registered Nurse (RN) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

  • Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)

  • Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)

  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)

  • Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)

  • Certified or Licensed Nursing Assistant (CNA or LNA)

  • Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS)

  • Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant (PT or PTA)

  • Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD):

    • e.g. US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1st Class, 2nd Class or Master designation)

    • or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist

• Exception: For Ohio, current Ohio license either as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Respiratory Therapist or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) as approved by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)

• Pre or post hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.

• Minimum of Two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred

• Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position

• Initial and ongoing work-related competencies

• Hyperbaric equipment and systems troubleshooting skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Basic math skills

• Organization and time-management skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Customer service and follow-up skills

• Ability to stay calm and relax patients

• Working knowledge of software applications for wound management preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Physical Demands:

• Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
• Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
• Moving about
• Detecting sounds by ear
• Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
• Pushing/pulling
• Bending/stooping
• Communicating
• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Reaching/grasping/touching with hands

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoors environment
• Patient care environment
• Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
• Exposure to mechanical equipment
• Proximity to moving objects
• Electrical current

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This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. 

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