Hyperbaric Safety Officer - Hyperbaric & Wound Care - Work on Bermuda

Job description

Hyperbaric Safety Officer - Hyperbaric & Wound Care
Location: Bermuda
Salary: $63.0589 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, is currently recruiting for an experienced Hyperbaric Safety Officer to join a specialist Hyperbaric and Wound Care service in Bermuda. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in hyperbaric medicine, chamber operations, and technical safety management.

This position offers the chance to work in a highly specialised clinical environment while gaining valuable international experience. With flights and accommodation provided, this role provides strong financial benefits and the opportunity to combine professional development with an overseas lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards, particularly NFPA 99 and CSR standards for hyperbaric medicine.
• Review all departmental safety incidents and report findings to staff and the Quality Management team.
• Work closely with medical staff, the Critical Care Program Management Team, and Facilities Management to develop policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities including Emergency Measures Organization, Bermuda Fire Services, and pressure vessel inspectors.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Facilities Management on chamber upgrades and equipment maintenance, ensuring all safety standards are met and testing modifications prior to use.
• Evaluate and maintain hyperbaric chamber equipment and supplies, ensuring they meet strict fire safety requirements before being used within the chamber.
• Maintain a safe environment within the hyperbaric facility for both patients and staff.
• Implement approved decompression procedures for individuals exposed to inert gases during hyperbaric treatments.
• Inform staff of special work conditions including infection control, hazard management, and confined space safety.
• Organise and supervise hyperbaric chamber safety drills designed to improve emergency response procedures.

Requirements

• NBDHMT Certification (CMT).
• Electrical or mechanical technologist background with strong knowledge of hyperbaric and diving equipment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to safely work within a confined chamber environment.
• Strong understanding of hyperbaric chamber operations, medical gas systems, and safety procedures.

Contract and Travel Benefits

• Flights to and from Bermuda are fully paid.
• Work 30 days at a time, up to a maximum of 6 months in a calendar year.
• For longer assignments such as 90 days, after each 30-day period you will be flown to a nearby island for a fully paid long weekend before returning to continue the placement.
• Accommodation is provided, meaning minimal living expenses during the contract.
• Opportunity to gain valuable international hyperbaric medicine experience.
• Potential pathway to a permanent overseas role if desired.

About Sanctuary Personnel

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