Full Time Hyperbaric Safety Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Wound Healing Institute
Northwest Florida Community Hospital – Chipley, Florida

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a dependable and compassionate Full-Time Hyperbaric Chamber Technician / Safety Officer to join our Wound Healing Institute. This position plays an important role in providing safe, high-quality hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients while working closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the wound care team.

In addition to serving as a Hyperbaric Technician, this position will serve as the Hyperbaric Safety Officer for the department and help ensure a safe and compliant hyperbaric environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and explain treatment and safety procedures.

• Safely operate and monitor hyperbaric chamber equipment.

• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatments and communicate concerns to clinical staff.

• Perform required pre-treatment safety checks.

• Assist the wound care team with patient care and daily department operations.

• Maintain accurate treatment, equipment, and safety documentation.

• Perform routine equipment and chamber safety checks.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment environment.

• Serve as the department's Hyperbaric Safety Officer.

• Conduct and document routine hyperbaric safety inspections.

• Identify potential fire, equipment, and environmental safety hazards.

• Help maintain compliance with applicable hyperbaric safety standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and document hyperbaric emergency drills and safety preparedness activities.

• Assist with staff education regarding hyperbaric safety and emergency procedures.

• Maintain safety logs, inspection records, and required compliance documentation.

• Work with department leadership, Facilities, Biomedical Services, Quality/Risk Management, and other departments to address safety concerns.

• Assist with additional Wound Healing Institute responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Hyperbaric certification, such as Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), preferred.

• Proven experience working as a Hyperbaric Technician.

• Previous hyperbaric medicine, wound care, or directly related healthcare experience required.

• Previous experience operating or assisting with hyperbaric chamber treatments required.

• Previous healthcare, emergency medical, respiratory therapy, military medical, or hyperbaric experience preferred.

• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained upon hire.

• Previous Hyperbaric Safety Officer/Director experience or applicable safety training preferred.

• Knowledge of hyperbaric safety standards, emergency procedures, and fire prevention practices preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient and employee safety.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

• Must be dependable, organized, professional, and comfortable working with specialized medical equipment.

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday

Pay

• Competitive pay!

• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and relevant certifications

• Additional consideration may be given for previous hyperbaric, wound care, or direct patient care experience

NFCH offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Health insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee benefits and wellness programs

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about patient care, safety, and helping patients heal, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Wound Healing Institute at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.

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