Part-Time Hyperbaric Safety Director/ LPN

Healogics•Somers Point, NJ

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Safety Director administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider and is responsible for the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and use of hyperbaric chambers, related support systems, and ancillary components. The role also assesses which materials and equipment are appropriate for use in and around the chambers. The position reports to the Program Director and works closely with facility management, medical personnel, and senior Medical, Program, and Nursing management to support daily operations and develop and annually revise department policies, procedures, and maintenance documents. The Hyperbaric Safety Director leads hyperbaric safety activities, maintains a safe environment for patients and staff, ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations—including NFPA 99—and supports staff preparedness through safety drills, incident review, and training. The role may include serving as a documentation assistant (scribe) if the employee is a CMA or LPN. Employees must follow applicable Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting requirements, federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines. This is a part-time position in a primarily indoor patient-care environment. The stated hourly range is $29.75–$39.36.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current healthcare professional certification or license, as applicable in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment. Listed credentials include RRT; military Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist; EMT or Paramedic; RN, LPN, or LVN; CHS; CHRN; CMA or RMA; CHT; CNA or LNA; CHWS; PT or PTA; or qualifying U.S. Department of Defense hyperbaric training.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Completion before or after hire of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen Safety course; if completed before hire, it must have been completed within the past five years.
Completion before or after hire of an approved introductory hyperbaric medicine course from an identified organization, or qualifying introductory hyperbaric training as described in the posting.
For Ohio, a current Ohio license as an RN, LPN/LVN, respiratory therapist, or an approved CHT is required.
Ability to troubleshoot hyperbaric equipment and related systems.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Basic math, organization, time-management, problem-solving, customer service, and follow-up skills.
Ability to remain calm and relax patients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including extended stationary periods, frequent computer keying, moving about, lifting or moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance, pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching and grasping, and communicating.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification.
Two or more years of healthcare experience.
Prior wound care or critical care experience.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, educate, and orient patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including getting them ready for treatment, answering questions, and lifting or transferring them according to local policy.
Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider.
Monitor patients during treatment and control chamber equipment performance, making appropriate adjustments to support patient safety and effective equipment use.
Enter data for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, and maintain complete and accurate patient records.
Operate and maintain hyperbaric chambers, oxygen support systems, and related equipment.
Lead hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives, and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Use approved decompression procedures for people exposed to inert gases in the hyperbaric facility.
Evaluate chamber equipment and supplies for safety before allowing them into chambers, and restrict or remove potentially hazardous items.
Coordinate and approve chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs with the Program Director and Healogics, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards.
Work with facility management and department medical personnel to support smooth daily operations.
Work with Medical, Program, and Nursing senior management to develop and annually revise department policies, procedures, and operation and maintenance documents.
Review department safety incidents, gather information about equipment and patient safety, report relevant incidents to staff, and provide periodic hyperbarics in-service training.
Conduct quarterly safety drills to improve staff responses to emergencies.
Inform personnel of special work conditions, including infection prevention and hazard control.
Assist the Medical Director with reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discussing events to facilitate learning.
Maintain department compliance with NFPA 99 requirements relating to hyperbarics.
Review and recommend changes to departmental safety policies and incorporate new policies as appropriate.
Serve on the hospital’s safety or environment of care committee, as appropriate.
If a CMA or LPN, perform documentation assistant (scribe) duties in accordance with Healogics policy.
Perform other duties as required.