Duke University Health System (DUHS) Job Descriptions

HYPERBARIC CHAMBER SPECIALIST

Job Title: HYPERBARIC CHAMBER SPECIALIST
Job Code: 4574
FLSA: N
Job Level: E2
Revised Date: 09/01/2017
Supervisory Responsibility:

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General Description of the Job Class

Assist with the operation and perform specialized technical duties in the F. G. Hall Environmental Chamber Laboratory to ensure safe and efficient operation of hypobaric and hyperbaric chamber equipment and associated physical support systems.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Assist with the operation of hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers, associated equipment and systems by monitoring communications, pressure controls, compressed gas sources, data collection, atmosphere conditioning, breathing gas, fire safety systems and others ensuring safety and effective operations. Perform hyperbaric and hypobaric chamber maintenance and research procedures under normal and varied conditions of pressure and atmospheric gas compositions.

Operate and ensure maintenance of high pressure gas compressors and associated gas delivery, storage and control systems; repair and overhaul gas valves and regulators and modify pressure hull penetrations; operate high pressure gas mixing station and install and modify specialty gas piping ensuring compliance with oxygen and breathing gas system standards.

Perform maintenance and repairs on hyperbaric and hypobaric chamber equipment and instruments such as but not limited to making adjustments and calibrations, corrosion removal, clearing, soldering, silver brazing and welding to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

Conduct functional inspections and support preventative maintenance programs of chambers to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment and associated physical support systems; replace parts such as filters, chemical absorbents and lubricants on predetermined maintenance schedule; report potential hazards to appropriate authority and prepare and maintain related records.

Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. Provide technical assistance and instruction to research personnel and laboratory staff in the operation and maintenance of the chambers and associated equipment.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Associate's in science, engineering, or related field and 3 years of hyperbaric experience

OR

2 years of military or commercial training and 3 years of hyperbaric experience

OR

5 years of experience in hyperbaric

Experience

Specified above.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Essential Physical Job Functions

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