Hyperbaric Safety Coordinator - FT

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification preferred.
• Pre or post hire completion of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Safety course. 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
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Military: Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
  • Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Certified Hyperbaric Specialist
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant -must become Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) within one year of hire
  • Certified Hyperbaric Technologist
  • Certified Nursing Assistant - must become Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) within one year of hire
  • Certified Hyperbaric Wound Specialist
  • Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
  • 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

Experience / Qualifications

• 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
• Attention to detail
• 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)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Director, the Hyperbaric Safety Coordinator 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.

The Hyperbaric Safety Coordinator should perform their job responsibilities according to 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.

• Performs hyperbaric chamber operator duties.  This includes:
  • 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
• 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 all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber(s)
  • Restricting or removing potentially hazardous supply or equipment items
  • Collaborating with Program Director 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

• 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 hyperbaric safety program 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 department safety incidents, collecting information regarding equipment/patient safety, reports 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 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 departmental safety policies, and incorporating new policies as appropriate
  • Serving on the hospital’s safety or environment of care committee, as appropriate
• Performs other duties as required.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. 

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things.  Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.  Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.  Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect.  Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.  Challenge’s bias and intolerance.  Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.  Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.  The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.