Life Safety Specialist - Mount Carmel

Trinity Health • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Position will also be responsible to contractor replacement of fire extinguisher/suppression system monitoring and work order response. Life Safety Specialist Why Mount Carmel? With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing. About the job: In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Life Safety Specialist provides direct Life Safety oversight for all MCHS offsite locations (currently 37) to include all applicable healthcare required testing for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual life safety building components. Responsible for managing relationships with building landlords and holding fire alarm and sprinkler inspections vendors accountable to conditions and terms agreed to for maintaining safe environments for MCHS patients, colleagues and visitors.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree in Environmental Engineering or Health and Safety or similar discipline required.
• Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of experience working in environmental safety or similar field.
• Displays proficiency in performing environmental tours, safety training, fire drills and emergency exercises.
• Ability to review and interpret life safety features/blueprints

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred, but outside of the healthcare environment provided that they can effectively demonstrate code knowledge and basic understanding of process improvement for developing performance indicators to monitor and track for quality improvement purposes.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service
• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Investigates, coordinates all non-compliant fire and life safety issues at all off-site locations.
• Continuously monitors the environment and initiates reporting and corrective action for identified life safety deficiencies.
• Designs and conducts continuing education/training sessions for employees to maximize their safety and provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Instructs associates on proper safety techniques in accordance with policies & procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provides consulting services offsite locations that may include professional advice, recommendation, evaluation, inspection, training development, assistance, or other tasks.
• Makes necessary recommendations as appropriate to ensure regulatory and accreditation agency compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree