Hyperbaric Tech/Safety Director (HBO)

Healogics; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Healogics is seeking a Hyperbaric Safety Director to oversee the safe operation of hyperbaric chambers and related systems, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves coordinating with medical staff, nursing leadership, and facility management to maintain high safety standards.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will lead safety initiatives, conduct drills, and review incidents to facilitate learning and ongoing improvement in hyperbaric safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in hyperbaric safety programs and procedures.
• Familiarity with NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, educate and orient patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
• Administer and monitor hyperbaric therapy sessions for patient safety.
• Maintain accurate patient records and daily treatment data.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of hyperbaric chambers and support systems.
• Lead safety program activities and quarterly drills.

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.

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.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Hyperbaric Safety Director administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider. This position is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, as well as for the safe delivery of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient. The position is also responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems and serves as the point person for assessment of materials that are appropriate for use in and around hyperbaric chambers.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Preparing, educating and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration and answering their questions.
• Administering 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.
• Making appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, and keeping complete and accurate patient records.
• Operating and maintaining the hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Participating in the safety program, such as conducting safety drills.
• 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.
• Working closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Working closely with Medical, Program and Nursing senior management to develop and annually revise department policies and procedures, as well as operation and maintenance documents.
• Leading the hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives.
• Maintaining a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and using approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a hyperbaric exposure to inert gases.
• Reviewing all department safety incidents, collecting information regarding equipment/patient safety, reporting relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically providing in-service training related to hyperbarics.
• Conducting quarterly safety drills to improve staff responses to emergencies.
• Informing personnel of any special work conditions such as infection prevention, hazard control.
• Assisting the Medical Director in reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discussing appropriate events with others to facilitate learning.
• Maintaining department compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 (Health Care Facilities Code) with regards to hyperbarics.
• Reviewing, making change recommendations for departmental safety policies, and incorporating new policies as appropriate.
• Serving on the hospital's safety or environment of care committee, as appropriate.

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