Hyperbaric Tech/Safety Director
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Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients, ensuring safe and effective operation of hyperbaric chambers and related support systems. Maintain equipment and lead hyperbaric safety program activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform hyperbaric chamber operator duties, including preparing, educating, and orienting patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
- Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider.
- Monitor and control hyperbaric chamber equipment performance and patient responses during sessions.
- Make appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, maintaining complete and accurate patient records.
- Operate and maintain hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems.
- Participate in the safety program, including conducting safety drills.
- Responsible for all hyperbaric equipment/supply, ensuring safe and effective operation and maintenance.
- Evaluate equipment and supply used in chamber(s) to ensure safety requirements are met.
- Collaborate with Program Director and Healogics to coordinate and approve all hyperbaric chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs.
- Work closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Lead hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives.
- Maintain department compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 with regards to hyperbarics.
- Review and make change recommendations for departmental safety policies.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pre or post hire completion of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Safety course
- Pre or post hire completion of an approved hyperbaric Medicine Introductory course
- Current healthcare professional certification or license as applicable in state of practice
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
- 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)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice to Have
- Two (2) or more years’ experience in healthcare
- Prior experience in wound or critical care
- Prior supervisory experience
Skills
* Required skills
Certifications
About Healogics, LLC.
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.