What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hyperbaric Chamber Operator position at University Health Partners of Hawaii?
POSITION SUMMARY
Work with HTC Director of Safety and Operations to operate, maintain and assist with maintenance and repairs associated with the Hyperbaric Chamber System, engineering equipment, facilities, and all other ancillary support equipment within the Hyperbaric Treatment Center. Maintain credentials and competencies; participate in HTC training and safety drills. Participate in monthly “on-call” duties in support of HTC’s mission and as deemed necessary by the Medical Director.
LOCATION: Kuakini Medical Center
HOURS: Part Time, 30 hours/week
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Didactic Operator Course as provided by HTC or equivalent Hyperbaric facility (except “Training / Shadowing” category).
- Training as a mechanic familiar with air compressors, pipefitting, welding, and oxygen gas mixture.
- SCUBA Certification and/or familiarity with hyperbaric environments.
- Completion of American Heart Association BLS Course (except “Training / Shadowing” category).
- Two years experience in diving and/or hyperbaric environments.
- Experience in military or commercial diving, specialized in chamber systems, compressors and ancillary support equipment.
- Familiarity with dive tables, national codes and standards pertaining to hyperbaric chamber systems and national occupational safety standards.
- Familiarization with compressor, engineering, and pressure systems maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of oxygen and other gas mixture handling procedures as it pertains to chamber treatments.
- Basic knowledge of diving medicine, diving physics, and patient medical care.
Preferred:
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist
EQUIPMENT USED
- Standard office equipment (phone, typewriter, computer, fax, copier, calculator)
- Multiplace hyperbaric chamber, compressed gases including oxygen and nitrogen, maintenance equipment
JOB CONDITIONS
- Ability to work inside a chamber environment that is enclosed, confined space and pressurized
- Must be able to work some irregular hours as needed based on patient scheduling needs.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires ability to lift 100 pounds (assisting incapacitated patients).
- Physically capable to work inside a chamber environment.
- Successful completion of diving physical exam.
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/AAP employer.
