Hyperbaric System Supervisor

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health and dental coverage

Vision

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar‑f

Life/AD&D/LTD insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawai'i seeks a Hyperbaric Systems Supervisor to oversee safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of the chamber system at Kuakini Medical Center. You will supervise staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires hands-on technical repair, inventory management, on-call availability, and training of junior personnel. A mechanical background with oxygen gas handling experience, BLS certification, and supervisory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training as a mechanic familiar with air compressors, pipefitting, welding, and oxygen gas mixture.
• Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred: Certified Hyperbaric Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Supervises chamber personnel and maintenance schedules.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performs or oversees maintenance and emergency repair of chamber systems.
• Maintains monthly maintenance activity reports for leadership.
• Acts as chamber operator during patient treatments and manages decompression schedules.
• Maintains inventory for spare parts and gas supplies.
• Coordinates facility maintenance with hospital facilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Chamber systems maintenance

Oxygen gas handling

Air compressor knowledge

Safety/compliance

Technical training

Education

High school diploma

Mechanical trade training (air compressors, pipefitting, welding)

AHA BLS certification

Certified Hyperbaric Technologist

Tools

None

Job description

The Hyperbaric Systems Supervisor is responsible for the safe and effective operation, inspection and maintenance of the chamber system and supporting components.

LOCATION

Kuakini Medical Center

WORK HOURS

40 hours/week and additional On- Call shifts as needed

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Supervises chamber personnel, develops maintenance work schedules, and provides input/recommendations to management relative to policies and functions of chamber operations.
• Works closely with the Safety Director to ensure compliance with all department policies and regulatory requirements
• Independently performs or causes to be performed, regularly scheduled maintenance and emergency repair, with occasional modification, of chamber system and ancillary equipment.
• Maintains monthly report of hyperbaric chamber maintenance activities and submits it to the Safety Director and Medical Director
• Serves as chamber operator during treatment of patients; selects appropriate chamber decompression schedule for all persons in the chamber.
• May function as a Care Provider, commensurate with training
• Maintains adequate spare parts and tool inventories; uses both local and national supply sources to ensure inventory supply needs are met. Maintains adequate oxygen and mixed gas supply.
• Have a working knowledge of all applicable hyperbaric safety codes and maintain the system in compliance with Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) accreditation standards
• Coordinates with hospital staff any building deficiencies, repair or maintenance requirements for HTC leased space.
• Serves as the senior technical trainer for HTC personnel, including Chamber Operators. Conducts in-service training related to technical aspects of the operation of hyperbaric chamber systems and related components
• Assists in the training of Care Providers and other new hires.
• Assists with coordinating facility maintenance and repairs through KMC Facilities Department in providing a clean, safe, and operational clinical facility for all patients and staff.
• Participate in the call schedule for nights and weekends. Maintain continuous availability and 30 minute response time to HTC while on call.
• Participates in HTC training and safety drills.
• Participates in the education of fellows, residents and medical students as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical certification and completes annual competencies.
• Complies with all legal requirements and company policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training as a mechanic familiar with air compressors, pipefitting, welding, and oxygen gas mixture.
• Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist

Experience

Minimum:

• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Four years of military or commercial diving experience specialized in chamber systems, compressors and ancillary support equipment.

Skills Knowledge

Minimum:

• Working knowledge of compressor/engine repair, pipe fitting and tubing.
• Working knowledge of oxygen and other gas mixture handling procedures as it pertains to chamber treatments.
• Familiarity with dive tables, national codes and standards pertaining to hyperbaric chamber systems.
• Familiarity with administrative and managerial procedures.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off benefits
• 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision
• Flexible spending plan
• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.