Healthcare Life Safety Specialist
About The Position
Are you looking for a career as a Healthcare Life Safety Specialist? Look no further than BJC! At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, we offer great leadership opportunities and multiple ways to advance within your career. Day Shift Monday to Friday - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Facilities Engineering maintains 6 million square foot of facilities dedicated to clinical and academic functions. Facilities Engineering is comprised of 150 professionals, including engineers, MEP mechanics, building finishes and support staff. The Facilities and Engineering department at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a progressive, innovative department which stresses employee involvement, continued education/training and opportunities for advancement. Consistent customer and staff satisfaction surveys reflect a continuous rating in the upper 90% and staff responses to ''intent to continue employment at BJH'' rating in the upper 90%. Role Purpose Responsible for knowing and implementing compliance issues. An understanding of building construction, life safety, ADA requirements, building and city code compliance are required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-5 years
- CHFM
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- 5-10 years
- Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise
Responsibilities
- Assure Facility Operations is compliant with all regulatory requirements related to (to name a few) NFPA 99, Life safety 101 codes, CMS and Joint commission regulations, FGI 2010 guidelines, ASHRE guidelines, State and city code and ordinances.
- Monitor completion of regulatory preventive and corrective work orders utilizing Facility Operations MAXIMO - CMMS system to assure all work tickets are completed correctly and testing of equipment is completed on time during their prescribed intervals.
- Compile information to create and maintain the statement of conditions for the facility and its outreach facilities. Monitor and maintain Plans For Improvement (PFIs) on the Joint Commissions Web site.
- Educate Facility Operations staff to assure all are aware of current codes and regulations and their responsibility maintaining compliance. Routinely surveys facility for survey readiness and educates all staff in real time when noncompliance is observed.
- Point person during regulatory surveys.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
