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UnityPoint Health · 3 months ago

Hyperbaric Technologist/Safety Director

Bettendorf, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$19.72/hr - $29.58/hr

UnityPoint Health is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, committed to valuing its team members. The Hyperbaric Technologist/Safety Director is responsible for the safe and effective operation of hyperbaric chambers and related support systems, performing maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs duties and procedures as directed by Program Director, Medical Director, and in some cases the Clinical

Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as requ

Make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits including photo uploading

Should assume responsibility for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary com

Should provide leadership and safety training to other hyperbaric facility personnel

Must be responsible for maintaining all facility safety-related standards as required by various licensing and regulatory agencies

Ensures department compliance with NFPA 99, Hyperbaric Facilities (current edition) and with unit safety policies and proced

Qualification

Certified Hyperbaric TechnologistHyperbaric chamber operationsRespiratory TherapistEMT-BasicParamedicSafety trainingCompliance with NFPA 99Leadership

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or Certificate equivalent

Be actively certified and/or licensed in one of the following vocations: Respiratory Therapist, Corpsman (Military), Medical Services Specialist, EMT-Basic or Paramedic, Registered Nurse, LPN, or LVN, Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA), Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Nurse Practitioner

Successfully complete a DCS approved HBO Safety course

Must have completed a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course