Safety Assistant (Casual)

LMHS Careers•Newark, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Safety Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety & Security and in collaboration with the LMHS Police Department, is responsible for measurably improving and closely monitoring the safety of incoming staff, visitors, and patients. This role involves operating weapons detection systems, educating individuals on procedures, performing secondary screenings, and collaborating with security personnel to ensure policy compliance. The Safety Assistant must maintain a high level of professionalism, customer service, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, while also possessing knowledge of hospital policies and emergency procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
This position may require extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Demonstrates knowledge of and support the hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, and customer service standards.
May require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards due to DNV and TJC accreditation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with weapon detection systems preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor the safety and security of the hospital by ensuring anyone entering through the main lobby passes through the Evolv weapons detection system.
Educate patient, visitors, contractors, and staff on the procedures if an alert is received and a possible weapon is detected.
Perform secondary screenings with the Garrett handheld metal detector, when applicable.
Collaborate with Safety and/or the Police Department to intervene when any form of noncompliance with policy is observed.
Operate handheld radio equipment when needed.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Remain calm and professional during high stressful situations.
Possess knowledge of Licking Memorial Health Systems policies and procedures, including emergency management processes, and assist visitors, patients, and staff in responding to events.
Ensure visitors with a firearm, aside from a law enforcement officer, return the weapon to their vehicle and secure it before reentering.
Manage visitors with knives by having them either return the item to their vehicle or leave the item with the screener in a belongings bag, which may be retrieved when exiting the building.
Perform any other task as requested or directed by Safety & Security leadership.