Hyperbaric Technician jobs in Galveston, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic, the Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Coordinator will oversee daily hyperbaric operations, mechanical maintenance of hyperbaric chamber equipment, coordinate hyperbaric and technical duties performed by the Certified Hyperbaric Technologist, and provide leadership to CHT in manager’s absence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related area
• Five (5) years of related experience in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
• Completed an approved Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) or National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT), or Department of Defense introductory course in hyperbaric oxygen team operations
• Complete initial/annual skills check lists as required by the facility
• Safe Director Training Course completion (will be required if not already completed within 12 months of employment)
• Hyperbaric Chambers Acrylics Course training

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Maintain current certification as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) by the NBDHMT.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Infection Control, clinic and safety competencies as required by the institution. 
• Must obtain Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within first 90 days of employment if not already certified