Safety Director

About This Role

The Safety Director 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 role also handles day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems and serves as the point person for assessing materials appropriate for use in and around hyperbaric chambers.

Responsibilities

• Perform hyperbaric chamber operator duties
• Prepare, educate, and orient patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, including lifting or transferring patients per local policy, getting them ready for treatment administration, and answering their questions
• Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Provider, 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 patient safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment
• Make appropriate data entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, and keep complete and accurate patient records
• Operate and maintain the hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required
• Participate in the safety program, such as conducting safety drills
• Be responsible for all hyperbaric equipment/supply, and for ensuring the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary components
• Evaluate the equipment and supply used in the chamber(s) to ensure they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber(s)
• Restrict or remove potentially hazardous supply or equipment items
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Healogics 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
• Work closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Work closely with Medical, Program, and Nursing senior management to develop and annually revise department policies and procedures, as well as operation and maintenance documents
• Lead hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives

About the Company

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. The company is working to provide differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through its out-patient clinic partnerships.