Hyperbaric Tech Safety Coord - HBO Wound Center

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Medicine Safety Director is a Certified Hyperbaric Technician who works under the direction of the Clinical Manager/Clinical Coordinator and Medical Director, and in collaboration with the Medical Director and Hyperbaric nurses and technicians to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. These include the duties of the Hyperbaric Technician, and in addition to being a chamber operator, the Safety Director is responsible for safe and effective day-to-day operation maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems. The Safety Director will also be the point person for the assessment of materials that are appropriate for use in and around hyperbaric chambers. The Safety Director holds the authority to make the necessary recommendations and to implement new safety procedures, as well as restrict or remove any potentially hazardous supply or equipment items from the chamber.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND must have attended a UHMS or NBDHMT approved Hyperbaric Safety Director Training Course
One year of experience as a Hyperbaric Tech
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-task environment
Strong team player
Certified by either NBDHT or BNACB within one year of assuming role of Safety Director

Responsibilities

Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician.
Chamber operator.
Responsible for safe and effective day-to-day operation maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems.
Point person for the assessment of materials that are appropriate for use in and around hyperbaric chambers.
Make the necessary recommendations and to implement new safety procedures.
Restrict or remove any potentially hazardous supply or equipment items from the chamber.