Also called: Chamber Operator, CHT
Operates the pressure chambers used to treat divers and patients in hospitals.
Hyperbaric techs pressurize chambers, monitor patients inside breathing pure oxygen, and handle emergencies. Many are former Navy divers, nurses, or EMTs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Medical or diving background plus Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) credential.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Medical Services.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Chamber controls get more automated, but watching patients and handling emergencies inside stay hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Physics, Health science CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2099.
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