Job Description
The Hyperbaric Technician plays a vital role in patient and staff safety, overseeing the operation of therapeutic clinical chamber operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join Victoria's only public Hyperbaric service.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will provide safe operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) as requested by clinical staff. They will also assist nursing staff to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients pre, during, and post treatment in the hyperbaric facility.
Working closely with the clinical staff, the Hyperbaric Technician delivers therapeutic hyperbaric services to emergency and non-emergency patients in Victoria. The ideal person will have a diving or engineering background, with previous experience operating a hyperbaric chamber an advantage but not essential.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Experience with the operations and maintenance of at least some category of life support equipment
* Experience with operating a hyperbaric chamber is preferable
* Some experience with operational utilisation of voice and video monitoring and communications equipment
* Practical diving and decompression safety management experience desirable
* Familiarity with the healthcare sector desirable
Benefits
* Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
* Onsite child care services
* Onsite staff gym
* Modern onsite library facilities exclusive to Alfred Health staff
* Access to health and wellbeing incentives
* Discounted health insurance
Others
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.