Position ITM Coordinator / Life Safety Specialist | 1.0 FT
About The Position
The Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Administrator / Life Safety Specialist coordinates and manages Phelps Health’s and affiliated properties’ fire protection and suppression systems, emergency power systems, medical gas and vacuum systems, critical utility systems, and life safety compliance obligations. Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. We are committed to taking our team to the top and invite those ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do to find their fit in the Phelps Health family.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated record of strong communication skills, ability to work independently, and ability to influence behaviors.
- At least intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- Certified Life Safety Specialist for Health Care (CLSS-HC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of the inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of critical utility and life safety systems for Phelps Health.
- Assists in developing and modifying services and procedures to meet legal, regulatory, institutional, and community needs.
- Collects, interprets, and maintains facility ITM documentation on critical utility and life safety systems.
- Ensures proper organization and accessibility of ITM documentation for continuous compliance and survey readiness.
- Investigates, researches, and makes recommendations regarding best practices with respect to critical utility and life safety systems.
- Conducts documentation audits to ensure ITM compliance for both in-house and outside contractor work and implements corrective plans to correct deficiencies.
- Communicates deficiencies to the Director of Facilities Management, the Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management, and the Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services.
- Assists with the pre-construction risk assessment process and performs associated inspections throughout the construction process, including involvement with Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).
- Provides a visible presence to the quality control process related to field work, including oversight of items such as wall penetrations and appropriately rated fire doors/walls.
- Supports the Environment of Care Committee by collecting and formulating relevant information for quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensures that the facility is complying with all regulatory agency standards, codes and regulations related to the ITM of Life Safety systems to include the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, The Joint Commission (TJC), and local agencies.
- Provides support to Safety and Facilities Management as necessary and assists with the organizations Safety Data Sheets as needed.
Benefits
- team, benefits, and opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
