POSITION SUMMARY

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.

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   

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.