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SUMMARY

The Hyperbaric Technician supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) Aerospace Medical Research Division Aerospace, Environmental Physiology Division (AAM-631). Observes research subjects in a hypobaric (i.e., altitude) research chamber, ensures safety and provides situational knowledge during the research experiment. Supports the Optimized Flow Oxygen System research project study comprised of a series of on-site experimental sessions where subjects who will act like airplane passengers at pressure altitudes. Acts as a monitor for subject care. This position is On-Call with day shift hours.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Inside Observers must meet all qualifications of research subjects, below:

Must have a valid State/Federal ID with picture.

Be familiar with pressure-breathing masks, regulators, apparatus.

Be familiar with decompression science including ability to recognize signs/symptoms of decompression. sickness in themselves and research subjects.

Must have basic understanding of aerospace, space or SCUBA/Deep Sea diving or closely related subjects.

Must be at least 17 and no more than 50 years of age.

Must be able to speak English.

Energetic and possess stamina to wear oxygen masks that may promote a level of discomfort when worn for several hours.

Physically able to participate in a simulated altitude decompression event while remaining calm and under self-control without endangering themselves or others.

Must be a non-smoker and a non-vaper.

Hyperbaric technicians must not have any of the following medical situations.

• Any medical/clinical respiratory condition (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], etc.).

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exercise or to experience an altitude decompressive event.

• Have history of corrective eye surgery or detached retina.

Disqualifying medical/physical conditions to include respiratory ailments such as asthma or emphysema; pregnancy; hypo/hypertension; diagnosed heart problems; chest pains, difficulty breathing; serious bodily disability, deformity, or dismemberment; spells of severe dizziness; diabetes requiring medication; claustrophobia; recent surgery; or any other chronic disease.

Must not report to customer facility with:

Painted fingernails (including clear coat)

Any coloration on fingers (magic marker or pen ink/tattoos)

Any facial hair including beards or mustaches

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends hypobaric research event(s) from start to finish.

Will have anthropomorphic measurements taken prior to each event, onsite at study location, and must have a BMI \< 40 according to weight and height on the study day.

To minimize the risk of altitude decompression sickness (DCS), will complete a pre-flight, pure oxygen breathing protocol with vigorous exercise requiring a marathon-level effort (75% maximal oxygen consumption [VO2 max] on an exercise bike using both arms and legs for approximately 15 minutes).

Observes the research subjects for approximately 6 hours inside the hypobaric chamber. While in the chamber, they will watch for signs of decompression sickness in the research subjects and assists with placing the oxygen mask onto the research subject, if necessary, adjust sensors, or other equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate\'s degree in Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, or the Life Sciences and three (3) years experience as a Hyperbaric Chamber Technician.

Four (4) years of experience as an Aerospace Physiologist Technician U.S. military Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC), Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM2, HM1, HMC and HMCS) or Navy \"tender\".

preferred.

Specialized experience in oxygen mask and oxygen system maintenance and use is desirable.

Specialized experience in hypobaric chamber pressure-altitude flight is desirable.

Experience using physiologic sensor technolo