Hypobaric Observer
Chickasaw Nation Industries

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SUMMARY

The Hypobaric 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.

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

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

• Any cold, acute upper respiratory infection (URI), or respiratory issue within two (2) weeks prior to study participation.

• Any neuromuscular disease, neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, or Raynaud's Phenomenon/Syndrome.

• Any medical conditions or physical limitations that would preclude them from a 15-minute bout of vigorous 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 Hypobaric 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 technologies to assess cardiovascular, respiratory, brain, motor, and cognitive functions (e.g., pulse-infrared oximetry, blood pressure monitors, pulmonary function test equipment, respiratory gas analyzers, Doppler sonography, EKG, EMG, and EEG).

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Experience interacting with people (e.g., research subjects, medical patients, students, etc.) in medical settings, training, or research environments.

Familiar with pressure-breathing masks, regulators, apparatus.

Familiar with decompression science.

Familiar physiological responses to barometric pressure changes.

Understanding of aerospace, space or SCUBA/Deep Sea diving and closely related subjects.

Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Ability to speak and understand English fluently.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.

Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in and around a research environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise and light traffic.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EOE including Disability/Vet

Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change. Your application submission authorizes Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) to consider your application all CNI Programs*

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