Hyperbaric Safety Officer

Sjchs; Hilton Head Island (SC); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking a Hyperbaric Unit Technician to oversee safe operation of the hyperbaric chamber and related systems. You will lead safety training, coordinate chamber upgrades, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining essential supplies.

The role requires completion of HBO courses and NB-DHBMT prerequisites, with BLS competency and appropriate licensure/certification. Join a focused team at Moss Creek.

Formación

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Attend HBO Safety Director Course.
• Complete HBO introductory course as per NB-DHBMT.
• Maintain BLS competency and infection control standards.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and safety training to hyperbaric personnel; develop and review departmental policies.
• Coordinate chamber upgrades and repairs; ensure adequate supplies for operation.
• Apply approved decompression procedures for hyperbaric exposure; conduct safety drills.
• Suggest and implement safety policy improvements; support facility accreditation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Safety training

Communication

Team coordination

Educación

High School Diploma (Preferred)

HBO Safety Director Course

National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology introductory course

BLS certification

Herramientas

Hyperbaric chamber systems

Descripción del empleo

• CH - Center for Wound & Hyperbarics - Moss Creek

Performs duties under the Medical Director, Program Director, and/or Clinical Coordinator as appropriate for the program. Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager for Specialty Services, is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, including the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber (s) and related support systems.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Attend an approved HBO Safety Director Course

Must have completed a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course.

Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infection control, safety and all unit required skill review.

Experience

1-2 Years Patient Care - Required

License & Certification

Professional License with State of Practice - Required

Be certified and or licensed in one of the following vocations:

• Respiratory Therapist
• Diver Medic- Corpsman (Military)
• Medical Services Specialist
• EMT
• Paramedic
• Registered Nurse, LPN, or LVN
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Current Diving Medical Technician (DMT) or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT). Interim status may be appointment until CHT or DMT certification is attained. Must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Athletic Trainer- Nurse Practitioner
• Physiologist (Exercise or Aerospace)
• Researcher (Medical)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Provide leadership and safety training to other hyperbaric personnel. Maintains all safety related standards as required by licensing and regulatory agencies. Work closely with Medical, Program, and Nursing Directors to develop and annually review departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Program Director and DCS Safety Committee to coordinate and approve all chamber upgrades, modifications and repairs. Assumes responsibility for all hyperbaric equipment. Maintain adequate supplies for chamber operation.
• Utilizes approved decompression procedures for all persons with hyperbaric exposure to inert gas. Conducts quarterly hyperbaric chamber fire safety drills. Reviews and discusses safety-related events and discusses outcomes to promote learning.
• Make recommendations for departmental safety policies and incorporate new procedures as appropriate. Support clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation. Maintain positive working relationship between department and local Fire Marshall, EMS Director and Pressure Vessel inspector.