EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree.Attend approved HBO Safety Director Course. Medical training as exemplified in Licensure/Certifications itemized below.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current certification as Certified Hyperbaric Technologist. Must also be certified in one of the following vocations: Respiratory Therapist, Diver Medic, Medical Services Specialist, EMT, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, LPN or LVN, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Chamber Technician/Operator, or Diving Medical Technician. UHMS Approved Safety Director Course (Certification)

SKILLS: Must have obvious concern for patient welfare, sound organizational skills, ability to analyze data, read, understand and implement professional journals as well as regulatory documents, basic/operable computer skills, ability to perform basic/operable mathematics, possess effective/mature communication skills and be particularly attentive to detail. Must be comfortable overseeing and coordinating HBO staff. Ability to read and speak Spanish a plus.

EXPERIENCE: Hours required to become certified. Previous experience as a Safety Director preferred

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to: Director

ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne Pathogen B:

Exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens and caustic chemicals; occasional unpredictable physically demanding situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations as well as move or assist in moving, lifting, positioning, pushing, transferring patients as well as equipment or supplies. Frequent prolonged standing and walking, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sometimes in fast-paced environment. Hearing & visual acuity within normal limits.