Hyperbaric System Supervisor

Hyperbaric Systems Supervisor

The Hyperbaric Systems Supervisor is responsible for the safe and effective operation, inspection and maintenance of the chamber system and supporting components.

Location: Kuakini Medical Center

Hours: 40 hours/week and additional on-call shifts as needed

Essential Job Duties and Functions

• Supervises chamber personnel, develops maintenance work schedules, and provides input/recommendations to management relative to policies and functions of chamber operations.
• Works closely with the Safety Director to ensure compliance with all department policies and regulatory requirements.
• Independently performs or causes to be performed, regularly scheduled maintenance and emergency repair, with occasional modification, of chamber system and ancillary equipment.
• Maintains monthly report of hyperbaric chamber maintenance activities and submits it to the Safety Director and Medical Director.
• Serves as chamber operator during treatment of patients; selects appropriate chamber decompression schedule for all persons in the chamber.
• May function as a Care Provider, commensurate with training.
• Maintains adequate spare parts and tool inventories; uses both local and national supply sources to ensure inventory supply needs are met. Maintains adequate oxygen and mixed gas supply.
• Have a working knowledge of all applicable hyperbaric safety codes and maintain the system in compliance with Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) accreditation standards.
• Coordinates with hospital staff any building deficiencies, repair or maintenance requirements for HTC leased space.
• Serves as the senior technical trainer for HTC personnel, including Chamber Operators. Conducts in-service training related to technical aspects of the operation of hyperbaric chamber systems and related components.
• Assists in the training of Care Providers and other new hires.
• Assists with coordinating facility maintenance and repairs through KMC Facilities Department in providing a clean, safe, and operational clinical facility for all patients and staff.
• Participate in the call schedule for nights and weekends. Maintain continuous availability and 30 minute response time to HTC while on call.
• Participates in HTC training and safety drills.
• Participates in the education of fellows, residents and medical students as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical certification and completes annual competencies.
• Complies with all legal requirements and company policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Education/Training

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training as a mechanic familiar with air compressors, pipefitting, welding, and oxygen gas mixture.
• Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• Certified Hyperbaric Technologist

Experience

Minimum:

• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Four years of military or commercial diving experience specialized in chamber systems, compressors and ancillary support equipment.

Skills Knowledge

Minimum:

• Working knowledge of compressor/engine repair, pipe fitting and tubing.
• Working knowledge of oxygen and other gas mixture handling procedures as it pertains to chamber treatments.
• Familiarity with dive tables, national codes and standards pertaining to hyperbaric chamber systems.
• Familiarity with administrative and managerial procedures.

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 employer.