HBO Safety Director

About the role

Reporting to the Program Director, 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, the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, day‑to‑day maintenance of the chamber(s) and support systems, and serving as the point person for assessment of materials appropriate for use in and around hyperbaric chambers. All duties must be performed in accordance with Healogics policies, hospital policies, accrediting organizations, federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties.
• Preparing, educating and orienting patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
• Administering the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider – includes monitoring and controlling chamber equipment performance, monitoring patient responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure patient safety and effective equipment use.
• Making appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, and keeping complete and accurate patient records.
• Operating and maintaining the hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Participating in the safety program, such as conducting safety drills.
• Responsible for all hyperbaric equipment/supply, and for ensuring the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary components.
• Evaluating the equipment and supply used in the chamber(s) to ensure they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber(s).
• Restricting or removing potentially hazardous supply or equipment items.
• Collaborating 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