Hyperbaric Safety Director

Location: Lee Health - 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

About the role

In accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 99) chapter 14, the Hyperbaric Safety Director shall develop operation and maintenance procedures for the Hyperbaric facility with facility management personnel and the hyperbaric physician. The Hyperbaric Safety Director shall make recommendations for departmental safety policies and procedures and have the authority to restrict or remove any potentially hazardous supply or equipment items from the chamber. The role involves enforcing regulations per 14.3.1.3.3, ensuring inspections and testing of electrical, monitoring, life support, fire protection, and ventilating arrangements in the hyperbaric chamber as part of the facility’s routine maintenance program.

Emergency procedures and fire training drills shall be conducted at least annually and documented by the Hyperbaric Safety Director. The role includes providing leadership and annual required staff competency safety training to hyperbaric personnel, training and deeming competency of all hyperbaric nurses and technicians, and maintaining all facility safety-related standards required by various licensing and regulatory agencies.

Works closely with Gulf Coast Hyperbaric to coordinate and approve all modifications and repairs to the hyperbaric chamber. Collaborates with Ambulatory Facility and Environmental Services to ensure safety practices for the multiplace chamber. Reviews all department safety incidents, collects information regarding equipment, patient, and staff safety, reports relevant incidents to staff, and provides in-service safety training as needed. Evaluates hyperbaric equipment and supplies used in the chamber to ensure they meet all safety standards before they are permitted in the chamber.

On-call rotation: one week on, one week off.

Schedule

Full-time, Shift 1: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Minimum to midpoint pay rate: $25.06 - $32.58 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience in multi-place chamber operations required.
• Training or experience in hyperbaric chamber maintenance and operations a plus.
• Working knowledge of safety codes and decompression requirements.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CHT (Certified Hyperbaric Technologist) certification required or meets qualifications to sit for the exam immediately upon hire.
• Must pass the fit-for-duty requirement for multi-place chamber dives, as per departmental policy #LWC020.
• Completion of a recognized course in Hyperbaric Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine), or similar national-specific requirements.