Life Safety Code Surveyor

Joint Commission•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About The Position

Life Safety Code Surveyors review assigned Environment of Care functions throughout the United States. They provide general evaluation services, education, and consultation consistent with applicable Joint Commission standards, policies, and protocols, and determine the degree of compliance with applicable standards, particularly NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The role requires extensive nationwide travel and the ability to inspect and observe healthcare facilities, equipment, procedures, and ongoing treatment without interrupting care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Hold a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification through NAHQ at hire or attain it by December 31, 2028.
Five years of experience in a management position in engineering, facilities management, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, biomedical equipment, and/or utility systems, or experience as an organization’s Safety Officer.
Knowledge of Joint Commission Physical Environment standards, including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, and other relevant NFPA standards.
Direct involvement with a minimum of two Joint Commission surveys.
Specialized knowledge of building systems, utility systems, and fire protection systems.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to observe ongoing healthcare treatment in real time without slowing or interrupting its progress, including emergency treatment and treatment during extreme conditions.
Ability to stand for long periods; walk lengthy distances; lift, climb, stoop, pull, and push; walk up and down stairways; remove obstructed covers or impediments; and examine small, often dirty printed labels and equipment text.
Ability to undertake extensive travel, including driving to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, and traveling in all weather conditions.
Must be located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of hospital experience in facilities management.
Current certification, licensure, or registration in a field related to plant, technology, and/or safety management, such as CHFM, CHSP, HEM, CIH, CSP, or PE.

Responsibilities

Review assigned functions in the Environment of Care.
Provide evaluation services, education, and consultation consistent with applicable Joint Commission standards, policies, and protocols.
Determine compliance with applicable standards, particularly NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
Inspect and observe healthcare facilities, equipment, procedures, and ongoing treatment, including emergency exits, remote storage areas, and areas where cleanliness may affect infection risk.
Travel nationwide to conduct surveys.