Hyperbaric Safety Director

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center is currently recruiting for a Hyperbaric Safety Director.

The hospital is a 238-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital situated on a scenic Hudson River campus in beautiful Sleepy Hollow, NY, just 35 miles north of New York City.  We are dedicated to providing excellence in patient care with a staff of highly skilled experts, state of the art equipment and a supportive management team. Employees find a challenging and fulfilling professional experience in an atmosphere of team spirit; with over 1,500 employees, we are one of the largest employers in Westchester County. We value our employees and support them with an individualized orientation and one of the industry's best and most comprehensive flexible benefit package.

The Department of Hyperbaric Medicine at Phelps is home to the largest multi-place chamber in the Northeastern United States. It is a dual lock system, nine (9) ft. in diameter, twenty-eight (28) ft. long, and seats 12 patients. The center performs approximately 2500 patient treatments per year.

The Hyperbaric Safety Director is a Hyperbaric Technologist who is responsible for the ongoing safety operations of the Hyperbaric Medicine Department. He or she provides oversight of maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber and equipment in compliance with standards and regulations established by local, state and federal authorities including, but not limited to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy (PVHO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and Compressed Gas Association (CGA).

A High School Diploma/GED is required with a minimum of five (5) years experience in multi-place hyperbaric chamber operations.  Additional requirements include a Current/valid certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-National or NYS) or Paramedic, current/valid certification in Hyperbaric Technology (CHT) by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT), and current/valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge of NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities recommendations regarding Hyperbaric Chambers chapter 20 (2012 chapter 14) is required. The candidate must pass an annual Dive Medicine physical exam, as conducted by a qualified hyperbaric physician who holds a valid certification as a Dive Medical Examiner (COME) or physician qualified as a Dive Medical Officer (DMO) approved by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the UHMS, and the Hyperbaric Medical Director. The applicant must have successfully completed a UHMS/NBDHMT Recognized Safety Director training course with a valid certificate. Computer proficiency, including skills in MS Office and Excel software required. Ability to read, write and communicate in English is required.

Please apply via www.phelpshospital.org and search req #2608.

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center is an equal opportunity employer and acts in accordance with applicable law on all of our hiring and employment practices. We welcome your application and your interest in joining our Legend in Sleepy Hollow!

Hyperbaric Technician - Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Fayetteville, GA

The Hyperbaric Tech provides a safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and related support equipment; and provides direct patient care and prepares documents concerning the patient care.

The Hyperbaric Technician will be certified and/or licensed in one of the following vocations or hold a diploma from an accredited institution in one of the following professions to meet the minimum education and experience requirements:  Respiratory Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Rad Tech, Med Tech, EMT, Paramedic or LPN.

Successful completion of clinical program with licensure or certification with State of GA or other recognized authority with hyperbaric experience is required of the Hyperbaric Technician; as well as a current CPR card. They will also have the ability to learn to use the computer system; the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others; and the ability to interpret information and make independent decisions. The Hyperbaric Tech must have the emotional stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations including emergency response to patient incidents and the ability to pay attention to detail.

This is a full-time position; rotating shifts may be required.

Piedmont Fayette Hospital brings more than high-quality health services to our community. Our 157-bed acute care facility is a source of pride, innovative thinking, advanced technology, & compassion. Part of award-winning Piedmont Healthcare, we embrace our parent group's philosophy of a perfect balance between health and care, but add our own sense of connection with those we serve…after all, they are our neighbors, families and friends. Come be part of our not-for-profit community hospital and lend your talents and leadership.

Interested applicants please apply to: http://tinyurl.com/4yjy5ct

Piedmont Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Manager - Wound Care Clinic at UAB Hospital

Job Description:

To supervise operations and staff for orthopedic trauma, trauma/burn and wound care. To collaboratively develop protocols, policies and procedures with appropriate physician staff. To administer human resource functions such as hiring, staff supervision, performance evaluation, scheduling and disciplinary actions. To manage regulatory and JCAHO compliance issues. To contribute to the annual development of the budget and to monitor expenditures. To coordinate marketing and promotional activities. To administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Respiratory or other relevant allied health profession and three (3) years clinical experience including one (1) year hyperbaric experience required.

Licensure / Certifications:

Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) by the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology preferred.

Please apply online:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25048&siteid=5237 

Medical Director

The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center (WHHC) at Virginia Hospital Center seeks a full time Medical Director to lead and expand our program.  The WHHC has seen steady growth since its inception in 2009, and will be seeking UHMS accreditation this Fall 2011.

The Medical Director provides full time patient care services along with the nurse practitioners.  In addition, the Medical Director will lead the Center in the planning and implementation of program development and quality measures with the goal to earn Joint Commission Certification in Wound Care.  Staff includes registered nurses, a certified hyperbaric technologist, and administrative support. 

Virginia Hospital Center is a 342-bed, academic teaching hospital affiliated with the Georgetown University School of Medicine.  The hospital offers a full spectrum of care with nationally recognized centers of excellence in Cardiology/Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Stroke/Neuroscience, Breast Health and Urology.  The Hospital has also been recognized by a number of organizations evaluating quality, service and cost.  Recent examples include: one of America’s Top 100 “Best Value” Hospitals, one the Top 100 Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction and the CareChex® Hospital Quality Awards.

Virginia Hospital Center is located in Arlington, Virginia, a vibrant community just outside of Washington, DC.  It has served the metropolitan region for over 65 years. Arlington County boasts a nationally-recognized school system which is augmented by some 11 colleges and universities.

We are in search of a board-certified physician experienced in treating complex wound care and hyperbaric cases. Certification in Wound Care and/or Hyperbaric Medicine is strongly desired.  Virginia Hospital Center offers highly competitive compensation with many excellent benefits, including 401k match, generous CME allowance and incentive bonus options.  For more information about our WHHC or the hospital, please visit our website at www.virginiahospitalcenter.com.  For consideration, please submit CV to Dani-Bree Bialek, Physician Services Administrator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (703) 558-6653.