Hyperbaric Safety Director

Healogics•Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. The Hyperbaric Safety Director reports to the Program Director and administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This role is responsible for the safe and effective operation and day-to-day maintenance of hyperbaric chambers and related support systems, the safe delivery of therapy, and assessing materials for use in and around the chambers. The director operates the hyperbaric chamber, prepares and educates patients, administers prescribed treatments, monitors patients and equipment, records treatment and clinic data, and maintains accurate patient records. The role oversees hyperbaric equipment and supplies, evaluates items for safety, and coordinates chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs with the Program Director and Healogics. The position leads the facility’s hyperbaric safety program, including safety drills, incident review, staff training, safety policy updates, and compliance with applicable standards such as NFPA 99. The director works with facility management and medical personnel on daily operations and with senior Medical, Program, and Nursing management on department policies, procedures, and operating and maintenance documents. Employees must follow Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting organization requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion, before or after hire, of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Safety course; a course completed before hire must have been completed within five years of the hire date.
Completion, before or after hire, of an approved introductory hyperbaric medicine course from an accepted organization.
Current healthcare professional certification or license, as applicable in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment. Accepted credentials include those for respiratory therapists; military corpsmen or medical services specialists; EMTs or paramedics; RNs, LPNs, or LVNs; certified hyperbaric specialists, registered nurses, technologists, wound specialists, or nursing assistants; medical assistants; physical therapists or physical therapy assistants; or qualifying U.S. Department of Defense hyperbaric training.
For Ohio practice, a current Ohio license as an RN, LPN/LVN, respiratory therapist, or an NBDHMT-approved CHT is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Hyperbaric equipment and related systems troubleshooting skills.
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 stay calm and help patients relax.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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 preparing them for treatment and answering questions.
Lift or transfer patients in accordance with local policy.
Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider.
Monitor and control hyperbaric chamber equipment and observe patient responses during treatment, making appropriate adjustments to promote safe and effective use.
Enter daily hyperbaric treatment and wound care clinic data and maintain complete, accurate patient records.
Operate and maintain hyperbaric chambers and related oxygen support systems.
Participate in the safety program, including conducting safety drills.
Oversee hyperbaric equipment and supplies and ensure safe, effective operation and maintenance of chambers, related systems, and ancillary components.
Evaluate equipment and supplies for safety before permitting their use in chambers; 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.
Collaborate with senior Medical, Program, and Nursing management to develop and annually revise department policies, procedures, and operating and maintenance documents.
Lead hyperbaric safety program activities, maintain a safe environment, and use approved decompression procedures for people exposed to inert gases.
Review department safety incidents, collect equipment and patient safety information, 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 appropriate events to facilitate learning.
Maintain department compliance with NFPA 99 requirements regarding hyperbarics.
Review departmental safety policies, recommend changes, and incorporate new policies as appropriate.
Serve on the hospital safety or environment of care committee, as appropriate.
If a CMA or LPN, the employee may serve as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy.
Perform other duties as required.