Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking an exciting opportunity to join a world class health care organization?

• Must be a LPN
• Monday - Friday (7:45am - 4:15pm)
• 2+ years Hyperbaric Tech experience
• Must be detailed oriented, safety focused, and flexible
• Must be willing to perform clinical duties as needed.

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet\xc2\xae hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains the equipment.
• Implement the physician\'s treatment orders and verify that the diagnosis is one of the approved conditions for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) through consultation with the hyperbaric physician and a review of supporting documentation in the patient\'s medical record.
• Inform patient and family, if appropriate, on the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of HBOT before patient\xe2\x80\x99s first hyperbaric treatment
• Comply with the completion and reporting requirements for safety drills, smoke hood training, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Cert Hyperbaric Tech

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare