Griffin Hospital
Reporting to the ProgramDirector, the HyperbaricSafetyDirectoradministers 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. AllGriffinemployees must perform their job responsibilities according to allGriffinpolicies, 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:
Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties. This includes:
Preparing, educating and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or 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’ssafetyand 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 thesafetyprogram, such as conductingsafetydrills
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. This includes:
Evaluating the equipment and supply used in the chamber(s) to ensure they meet allsafetyrequirements before they are permitted inside the chamber(s)
Restricting or removing potentially hazardous supply or equipment items
Collaborating with ProgramDirectorandGriffinto coordinate and approve all hyperbaric chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs to the hyperbaric system, - and to ensure they are in compliance with appropriatesafetystandards
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 hyperbaricsafetyprogram activities and initiatives. This includes:
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 departmentsafetyincidents, collecting information regarding equipment/patientsafety, reports relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically providing in -service training related to hyperbarics
Conducting quarterlysafetydrills to improve staff responses to emergencies
Informing personnel of any special work conditions such as infection prevention, hazard control
Assisting the MedicalDirectorin reviewing and documentingsafety-related events and discussing appropriate event 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 departmentalsafetypolicies, and incorporating new policies as appropriate
Serving on the hospital’ssafetyor environment of care committee, as appropriate
If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance withGriffinpolicy
Performs other duties as required
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)Safetycourse. 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 Undersee & 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
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
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
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
Customer service and follow-up skills
Ability to stay calm and relax patients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
Physical Demands:
Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
Moving about
Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
Pushing/pulling
Communicating
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
Detecting sounds by ear
Primarily indoors environment
Patient care environment
Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
Exposure to mechanical equipment
Proximity to moving objects
Electrical current
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Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties. This includes:
Preparing, educating and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This includes lifting or 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’ssafetyand 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 thesafetyprogram, such as conductingsafetydrills
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. This includes:
Evaluating the equipment and supply used in the chamber(s) to ensure they meet allsafetyrequirements before they are permitted inside the chamber(s)
Restricting or removing potentially hazardous supply or equipment items
Collaborating with ProgramDirectorandGriffinto coordinate and approve all hyperbaric chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs to the hyperbaric system, - and to ensure they are in compliance with appropriatesafetystandards
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 hyperbaricsafetyprogram activities and initiatives. This includes:
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 departmentsafetyincidents, collecting information regarding equipment/patientsafety, reports relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically providing in -service training related to hyperbarics
Conducting quarterlysafetydrills to improve staff responses to emergencies
Informing personnel of any special work conditions such as infection prevention, hazard control
Assisting the MedicalDirectorin reviewing and documentingsafety-related events and discussing appropriate event 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 departmentalsafetypolicies, and incorporating new policies as appropriate
Serving on the hospital’ssafetyor environment of care committee, as appropriate
If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance withGriffinpolicy
Performs other duties as required
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)Safetycourse. 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 Undersee & 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
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
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
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
Customer service and follow-up skills
Ability to stay calm and relax patients
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
Physical Demands:
Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
Moving about
Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
Pushing/pulling
Communicating
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
Detecting sounds by ear
Primarily indoors environment
Patient care environment
Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
Exposure to mechanical equipment
Proximity to moving objects
Electrical current
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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