What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hyperbaric Safety Technician position at Grand View Hospital?
Responsibilities
The Hyperbaric Safety Technician, under the direction of the Program Director and/or Safety Director of the Wound Care Center administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in patient preparation for treatment.
- Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
- Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
- Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required.
- Utilizing data software for wound management to make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits including photo uploading.
- Ensures department compliance with NFPA 99 – Hyperbaric Chapter, current edition, and with unit safety policies and procedures.
- Reviews all department safety incidents, collects information regarding equipment/patient safety, reports relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically provides in-service training related to hyperbarics.
- Evaluates hyperbaric chamber equipment/supplies used in the chamber and ensures that they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber.
- Conducts quarterly hyperbaric chamber fire safety drills which are tailored to improve staff response to emergencies.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:High School Diploma/GED required
Licenses and Certifications:Certified Hyperbaric Technologist , Upon hire,Diving Medical Technician , Upon hire,Basic Life Support (BLS), Upon hire, required
Benefits:• 403B• Pension Plan• On-site discounted Child Care Center• Free Life Insurance• Free Parking
Responsibilities:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, as needed
