RN/Fit Test Coordinator

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

29d

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Develops, oversees, and conducts fit-testing for all MLH facilities/departments annually and as needed to meet OSHA requirements. Ensures compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standards by providing education, testing and medical evaluations to identified Associates. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Develops, oversees, and conducts fit-testing for all MLH facilities/departments annually and as needed to meet OSHA requirements. Ensures compliance with OSHA's respiratory protection standards by providing education, testing and medical evaluations to identified Associates. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Healthcare or medical office environment 3-5 years
Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
Knowledge of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards.
Knowledge of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement, set priorities and coordinate multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Respiratory care

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with OSHA’s respiratory protection standards by providing education, testing and medical evaluations to identified Associates.
Maintains and troubleshoots equipment issues necessary for fit-testing.
Performs fit-testing for all MLH associates after clinical evaluation has been completed and approved.
Coordinates and performs physical set up at all facilities and designs schedules to meet each facilities needs.
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the respiratory protection program for all MLH facilities.
Provides project management support for MLH facility committees and education.
Maintains fit-testing data- base for for system-wide PAPR training.
Enters and analyze data and provides reports to demonstrate regulatory compliance with OSHA as needed or required.
Conducts appropriate assessments and ensures adherence to regulatory guidelines for Joint Commission, OSHA, NIOSH, and Respiratory Protection Program standards.
Collaborates with IPC, Occupational Health, HR, Safety, and clinical uits to ensure comprehensive program delivery.
Assists with program reporting, quality assessment, and program improvement initiatives.