Major Responsibilities 

Chamber & Equipment Operations 

• Operates chamber control console, hand valve compressors, and all associated support systems, including:  

• Compressors 

• Accumulator tanks 

• Compressed gas cylinders 

• Control panel, UPS, and status panel 

• Inert gas purging systems 

• Oxygen analyzers 

• Communications systems 

• Fire deluge and handline systems 

• Troubleshoots and assists in repairing chamber support systems. 

• Operates and maintains in-chamber clinical devices such as:  

• Transcutaneous oxygen monitors 

• Vital sign monitors 

• Ventilators and respiratory equipment 

Patient Care & Monitoring 

• Prepares patients for hyperbaric procedures, provides education on safety and ear clearing techniques, and performs pre- and post-procedure assessments. 

• Monitors patients during treatments and may accompany patients inside the multi-place chamber  

• Computes standard and emergency decompression calculations using U.S. Navy and ASLMC DCAP protocols. 

• Obtains and uploads digital wound photography to track patient progress. 

Equipment Maintenance & Safety 

• Prepares, disinfects, and maintains ancillary equipment used within the chamber environment. 

• Performs equipment safety checks prior to hyperbaric procedures according to department guidelines. 

• Modifies decompression calculations to ensure additional safety margins during emergency bailout scenarios. 

Wound Care Support 

• Assists with wound care tasks including:  

• Dressing changes 

• Dressing applications 

• Wound cleaning 

General Responsibilities 

• Performs patient positioning and transport safely using proper body mechanics. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific patient needs and developmental principles across the lifespan. 

Requirements 

• High School education 

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting which includes taking vitals and assisting in clinical procedures 

• Ability to withstand rigorous environment (loud alarms, mechanical and electrical equipment, chemical and explosive hazards, blood and body fluids, enclosed spaces, varying temperatures, pressurized chamber exposure) 

• Ability to pass thorough medical screening which includes medical history, chest x-ray, pressurization test, audiology test and Caisson’s radiology studies. 

• Pathway to CHT, CHRN, CHS or CHWS (certification is required within 1 year of hire date) 

• CHT – issued by the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Technology 

• Qualifying pathways include RT, EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, NP, PA, MD, Military Corpsman 

• CHRN, CHS or CHWS – issued by the American Board of Wound Healing  

• Qualifying pathways include Hyperbaric Tech, Diver Med Tech, MA, RT, EMT, Paramedic, PA, RN, LPN, NP, MD, Veterinarian, Podiatrist