HBO Safety Director
$64,979–$85,966 year
On-siteCamarillo, California, United States
Job Summary
Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the provider while preparing, educating, and orienting patients for treatment. Operate and maintain hyperbaric chamber equipment and support systems, ensuring all supplies meet safety requirements before chamber use. Conduct safety drills, review department incidents, and lead initiatives to maintain compliance with NFPA 99 and CMS guidelines. Collaborate with facility and medical personnel to coordinate upgrades, revisions to policies, and smooth day-to-day operations. Perform documentation duties and assist in developing departmental procedures. Requires current CHT or CHS certification, BLS/CPR, and 2+ years healthcare experience. Hourly rate ranges from $31.24 to $41.33.
Required Qualifications
- 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) 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 as applicable in state of practice
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Corpsman or Medical Services Specialist
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- 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)
- Completion of Hyperbaric Training from US Department of Defense (DOD)
- US Navy, Army or Coast Guard Diver (1rst Class, 2nd Class or Master designation)
- US Air Force Aerospace Physiology Specialist
- Current Ohio license either as Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Respiratory Therapist or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
- Two (2) or more years' experience in healthcare preferred
- Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Current Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) certification preferred
- Prior experience in wound or critical care preferred
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
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