Hyperbaric Technologist/Safety Director

Job Summary

Responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients of the Hyperbaric Center under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. Responsible for performing the duties of the Hyperbaric Safety Director in accordance with the requirements as established by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS).

Essential Functions

• Assigns work; plans and manages priorities; provides technical assistance; oversees staff schedules; monitors quality and productivity of work; monitors team projects; mentors staff; provides constructive feedback; oversees staff straining; ensures quality improvement; provides leadership feedback on staff performance; and assists with goal setting for the team.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities as the Hyperbaric Safety Director in accordance with the requirements outlined/established by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS).
• Demonstrates competence and knowledge of the policies and procedures of Hyperbaric medicine. Provides hyperbaric oxygen treatments in accordance with Hyperbaric Center policies, procedures and protocols.
• Performs the following duties per departmental policies and physician instruction: transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing, blood glucose monitoring, hyperbaric treatment and monitoring, dressing changes and/or would care within scope of practice, complete and maintain patient treatment/diagnostic records; educate patient and/or patient’s family as to the benefits, risks, and contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment; answer telephone inquiries and schedule patient treatment times.
• Maintains continuous quality improvement duties and chart audits.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and local maintenance of hyperbaric chambers and supporting equipment, completion of changer and treatment records and operational parameters of gas supply.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory management for all materials necessary for chamber operation, patient hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and chamber and supporting and ancillary equipment maintenance.
• Evaluates the patient outcome and meets with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary. Consults with hyperbaric physician regarding any adverse reactions.
• Participates in professional educational activities as a representative of the hyperbaric center, maintaining sufficient continuing educational credits to remain compliant with NBDHBT and hospital requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years Required: Experience as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist and Required: Hyperbaric Safety Director course
• Credentials: Required: Certified Hyperbaric Technician with current licensure certification from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology