Hyperbaric Tech Safety Director

Healogics•Springfield, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Safety Director administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient. The position is also responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems and serves as the point person for assessment of materials that are appropriate for use in and around hyperbaric chambers. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)
Current Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification preferred
Pre or post hire completion of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Safety course. If pre-hire, the course completion must be within the past 5 years from date of hire.
Pre or post hire completion of an approved hyperbaric Medicine Introductory course (from Undersee & Hyperbaric Medical Society, National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, or American College of Hyperbaric Medicine)
Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice - to maintain throughout the duration of employment in this role. This applies to: Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS), Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN), Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA), Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist (CHWS), Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Or completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD): e.g. US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1rst Class, 2nd Class or Master designation) or US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
State variations: For Ohio, current Ohio license either as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Respiratory Therapist or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) as approved by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT)
Pre or post hire completion of Introductory Hyperbaric Training Course, as approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine or Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position
Hyperbaric equipment and related systems troubleshooting skills
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Basic math skills
Organization and time-management skills
Problem-solving skills
Customer service and follow-up skills
Ability to stay calm and relax patients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred
Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties, including preparing, educating, and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
Administers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider, monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, monitoring patient responses during the session, and making proper adjustments.
Makes appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, and keeps complete and accurate patient records.
Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
Participates in the safety program, such as conducting safety drills.
Is responsible for all the hyperbaric equipment/supply, and for ensuring the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary components.
Evaluates the equipment and supply used in the chamber(s) to ensure they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber(s).
Restricts or removes potentially hazardous supply or equipment items.
Collaborates with Program Director and Healogics to coordinate and approve all hyperbaric chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs to the hyperbaric system, and to ensure they are in compliance with appropriate safety standards.
Works closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Works closely with Medical, Program and Nursing senior management to develop and annually revise department policies and procedures, as well as operation and maintenance documents.
Leads the hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives.
Maintains a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and uses approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a hyperbaric exposure to inert gases.
Reviews all department safety incidents, collects information regarding equipment/patient safety, reports relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically provides in-service training related to hyperbarics.
Conducts quarterly safety drills to improve staff responses to emergencies.
Informs personnel of any special work conditions such as infection prevention, hazard control.
Assists the Medical Director in reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discussing appropriate events with others to facilitate learning.
Maintains department compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 (Health Care Facilities Code) with regards to hyperbarics.
Reviews, makes change recommendations for departmental safety policies, and incorporates new policies as appropriate.
Serves on the hospital’s safety or environment of care committee, as appropriate.
If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy.
Performs other duties as required.