Clinical Hyperbaric Chamber Operator

• Chamber Operator

Also See Chamber Lock Operator & Chamber Operator Diver
 

Overview

Clinical Hyperbaric Chambers are located in major hospitals in the capital cities in each state. They treat a range of medical conditions as well as diver injuries. These chambers are supervised by highly trained hyperbaric specialist doctors and the chamber operators in this case are not required to perform patient diagnosis or critical care. The inside attendants are usually qualified nurses.

Tasks performed on the job

• Preparation of the chamber
• Carrying out compression and decompression
• Running the decompression tables as directed by the supervising hyperbaric specialist
• Record keeping
• Responding to emergencies.
  
  

Responsibilities and challenges

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of chamber cleanliness
• Maintenance of chamber equipment which is often electronically automated
• Accurate record keeping.

Challenges

• Working with diverse groups of often very academically oriented people
• Working with sick patients
• Maintaining sterile conditions.
  
  

Highlights and rewards

With responsibility comes reward. Responsibilities such as responding to emergencies and life support are weighty but when done successfully bring a great deal of personal satisfaction. Working as a part of a team and being a part of the success of a job well done (exemplified by good patient outcomes) is also highly rewarding.

How to become a Clinical Chamber Operator

A clinical chamber operator is trained in the same way as a diving chamber operator with the same time requirements. The difference is the clinical chamber operator will not be trained in surface decompression however they will be trained in hospital related procedures.

ADAS Diver Training Establishments providing Chamber Operator training:

• Descend Underwater Training Centre
  
  

Career pathways

Clinical chamber operators can be used on diving and tunneling operations provided they are gap trained and orientated to the equipment.

Thanks to Des Walters of PressureWorxs for contributing to this web page.