Hyperbaric Safety Director

Springhill Medical Health Systems • Mobile, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Safety Director is responsible for the overall safety, operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the Hyperbaric Chamber System and all supporting equipment. This position serves as the department's primary authority on hyperbaric safety and technical operations and has the authority to restrict or remove any equipment, supplies, or practices that may pose a safety risk within the hyperbaric environment. The Hyperbaric Safety Director provides leadership for technical staff, oversees training and competency programs, coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs, and ensures compliance with all applicable hyperbaric safety standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Valid RN license or certification as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic required.
• Certification as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN) required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic program required.
• Completion of a UHMS-approved Hyperbaric Medicine Course required or must be obtained within a timeframe established by the department.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in hyperbaric chamber operations required.
• Strong working knowledge of: NFPA 99 Hyperbaric Facilities Standards, PVHO-1 Standards, Compressed Gas Association (CGA) guidelines, Hyperbaric safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in chamber maintenance and mechanical systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• Qualification as a U.S. Navy Deep-Sea Diving Medical Technician or Special Operations Technician may be considered equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical hyperbaric systems operation preferred.
• Military or commercial diving background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall safety, operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the Hyperbaric Chamber System and all supporting equipment.
• Serve as the department's primary authority on hyperbaric safety and technical operations.
• Restrict or remove any equipment, supplies, or practices that may pose a safety risk within the hyperbaric environment.
• Provide leadership for technical staff.
• Oversee training and competency programs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable hyperbaric safety standards and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree