HBO Safety Director

Healogics Wound Care & Hyperbaric Services LLC; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healogics Wound Care & Hyperbaric Services LLC in the United States is hiring a Hyperbaric Chamber Operator to administer and monitor hyperbaric oxygen therapy, educate patients, and maintain complete records.

You will ensure safety, manage equipment and supplies, participate in safety drills, and collaborate with Medical, Program and Nursing leadership to keep policies up to date.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CHT/CHS preferred.
• Pre or post hire HBO safety course completed within 5 years.
• Applicable state healthcare certification or license may be required.
• 2+ years in healthcare; wound/critical care and supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor hyperbaric chamber equipment and administer HBO therapy as prescribed.
• Educate and orient patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and safety procedures.
• Enter daily treatment data and maintain accurate patient records.
• Maintain and inspect hyperbaric equipment and supplies; manage related systems.
• Participate in safety drills and uphold NFPA/healthcare facility safety standards.
• Collaborate with Program Director and hospital staff to coordinate upgrades and policies.

Skills

Hyperbaric equipment troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CHT or CHS preferred

Tools

Hyperbaric chamber equipment

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide. Think you are a great fit? Learn more about this role here: 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. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties. This includes:
• Prepare, educate and orient patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
• Lift or transfer patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
• Administer the hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient(s)’ responses during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patient’s safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
• Make appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, and keep complete and accurate patient records.
• Operate and maintain the hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Participate 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.
• 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 in compliance with appropriate safety standards.
• Works closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Also 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

• Maintain a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and use approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a hyperbaric exposure to inert gases.
• Review all department safety incidents, collect information regarding equipment/patient safety, report relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically provide in-service training related to hyperbarics.
• Conduct quarterly safety drills to improve staff responses to emergencies.
• Inform personnel of any special work conditions such as infection prevention, hazard control.
• Assist the Medical Director in reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discussing appropriate events with others to facilitate learning.
• Maintain department compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 (Health Care Facilities Code) with regards to hyperbarics.
• Review, make change recommendations for departmental safety policies, and incorporate new policies as appropriate.
• Serve on the hospital’s safety or environment of care committee, as appropriate.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.