Hyperbaric Safety Specialist
Full Time, 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Sellersville, PA 18960
Responsibilities
The Hyperbaric Safety Specialist is responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, basic nursing care and wound-related patient care. The position oversees the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers, related support systems and day-to-day maintenance on the chambers, as well as serving as the facilitator for the assessment of materials that are appropriate for use in and around the hyperbaric chambers.
Essential Functions:
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Assists in patient preparation for treatment.
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Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
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Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
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Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required.
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Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.
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Maintains competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate.
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Utilizes data software for wound management to make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits, including photo uploading.
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Assumes responsibility for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary components.
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Provides leadership and safety training to other hyperbaric facility personnel.
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Ensures department compliance with NFPA 99 – Hyperbaric Chapter, current edition, and with unit safety policies and procedures.
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Reviews all department safety incidents, collects information regarding equipment/patient safety, reports relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically provides in-service training related to hyperbarics.
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Evaluates hyperbaric chamber equipment/supplies used in the chamber and ensures that they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber.
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Conducts quarterly hyperbaric chamber fire safety drills that are tailored to improve staff response to emergencies.
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May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with policy.
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Provides hands-on nursing care adhering to policies and procedures; maintains clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management; and acts as a patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.
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Collaborates with other healthcare providers, wound care center Physicians, Program Director and Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
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Obtains benefits and eligibility and/or prior authorization, if required, through patients' insurance for hyperbaric treatment for the facility and ordering/supervising provider.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Vocational diploma in Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, Certified OR Licensed Nursing Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse training required.
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Over 1 to 3 years of experience in wound-related patient care preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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Attendance in 40-hour approved hyperbaric safety course within 30 days of hire required, or Certified Hyperbaric Specialist within 90 days of hire required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire required.
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) OR Licensed Practical Nurse - PA required.
BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees, including:
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Medical, dental and vision insurance available the first of the month after start date
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Wellness and gym discounts and free cardiac rehab gym
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403b
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On-site discounted child care center
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Paid time off
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Sick time for full-time employees
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Tuition assistance
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Free life insurance for full-time employees
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Long-term disability for full-time employees
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Short-term disability
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Employee referral bonus
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Identity theft insurance
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Pet insurance
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Flexible spending accounts
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Employee discount program
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Employee assistance program
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Free parking
Grand View Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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