Hyperbaric Safety Officer

BERMUDA. HYPERBARIC SAFETY OFFICER JOB IMS Recruitment is one of Europe’s leading international medical recruitment companies. IMS’s client operates modern hospitals in Bermuda offering high standards of care from its international workforce. Bermuda is renowned for a very high standard of living, outdoor activities, historical towns, beautiful beaches and its wonderful climate. The client is now looking for a HYPERBARIC SAFETY OFFICER / TECHNICIAN for its hyperbaric chamber used for diving incidents and wound care. The role will be for varying length locum periods at various times throughout the year. Key Responsibilities : Ensures compliance with all applicable codes and standards and in particular NAPA99 and CSR standards for hyperbaric medicine. Reviews all department safety incidents, reports incidents to staff and to Quality Management. Works closely with Medical Staff, Critical Care Program Management Team, Facilities Management to develop policies and procedures, operation and maintenance strategies. Develops positive relationships with Jurisdictions Having Authority including Emergency Measures Organization, Bermuda Fire Services, Pressure Vessel Inspectors and others. Works the Medical Director and Facilities Management for all chamber upgrades and equipment maintenance to ensure that all applicable safety standards are met Conducts tests of all modifications prior to manned pressurization. Evaluates and maintains hyperbaric chamber equipment/supplies and ensures that they meet all fire safety requirements before they are permitted into the chamber. Maintains a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and utilizes approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a hyperbaric exposure to inert gasses. Informs personnel of any special work conditions such as infection control, hazards control, confined spaces, etc Generates and supervises hyperbaric chamber safety drills which are tailored to improve staff response to emergency situations. The offer On offer are excellent working conditions and financial terms. Varying length locum periods on-going throughout the year. Attractive Salary per annum (very low tax) Accommodation and insurance Requirements 5 Years relevant Experience NBDHMT Certification (CMT) Electrical/mechanical technologist with thorough knowledge of hyperbaric and diving equipment Supervisory experience Able to work within a confined space Please send a detailed CV for consideration and advise on availability to: camelia@imsrecruitment.com Your contact: Camelia Nitu IMS Recruitment camelia@imsrecruitment.com www.imsrecruitment.com