Safety Technician

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is one of 12 inpatient facilities operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a 94-bed medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long-term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Admissions to HWDMC are generally either permanent placement or special hospitalization. Patients typically come to HWDMC as a special hospitalization for step-down to stabilize, post-surgery rehabilitation, or long-term care. The Safety Technicians at Hiram W. Davis Medical Center play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, patients, employees, and visitors. They are available seven days a week from 7 am to 11 pm.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations, with the ability to apply and comply with them effectively.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills to promptly address safety concerns and communicate them to relevant parties.
The capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, fostering a safety culture throughout the organization.
Meticulous attention to detail, recognizing potential safety hazards, and taking proactive measures to mitigate risks.
Physical capability to conduct safety inspections and respond promptly and effectively to emergencies.
In certain situations, the position may involve interacting with residents/patients and implementing therapeutic options to ensure their safety.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have experience in customer service and Microsoft office products.
Must have a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with mass communication tools.
Preferred familiarity with IDD patients.

Responsibilities

Controlling access to the facility by monitoring access doors and cameras, allowing entry when necessary. Ensuring that everyone entering the facility has been identified and has a valid reason to be in the facility.
Issuing and tracking visitor badges: This includes having all visitors sign in prior to a visitor badges being issued. This also included informing the appropriate staff that visitors are here.
Relaying messages and information to staff: This includes relaying messages from visitors, staff, and other departments to the appropriate individuals.
Maintaining facility access and safety logs: This includes maintaining logs of all access to the facility and logs of any safety incidents that occur. This is an important record-keeping measure that helps to track security activity and to identify potential security risks.
Conducts hourly EOC and Safety rounding in the facility: This includes walking around the facility and checking for any potential safety hazards. This could include things like: Loose wires or cords, Wet floors, Obstructed walkways, Broken equipment, Unsecured objects, Open or unsecured doors and facility equipment.
Visually inspects fire extinguishers: This includes checking to ensure fire extinguishers are properly mounted, charged, and labeled.
Assist with incoming after-hours calls: This includes answering phone calls, taking messages, and responding to inquiries from residents, patients, visitors, and staff.
Follow detailed instructions and SOPs during Code situations: This includes knowing the facility's emergency response plan and following instructions quickly and accurately.
Keep the Facility Emergency Manager updated on all unusual occurrences: This includes reporting any incidents or events that could lead to an emergency.
Ensure all notifications occur according to SOP: This includes notifying the appropriate personnel of any emergencies or incidents and following the facility's policies and procedures for notification.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist with training and staff education, such as orienting new employees, training staff on new procedures, or presenting in-service training.
Assist with Emergency Management drills and exercises, such as setting up and breaking down equipment, directing participants, or documenting the exercise.
May be required to escort residents and/or patients to and from appointments, locations within the facility, or outside the facility.
May be assigned 1:1 duty as needed, such as supervising a resident or patient who requires close observation.
Implement Interim Life Safety Measures, such as evacuating a building or area, closing a hallway, or directing traffic.
Receive after-hour deliveries, such as medical supplies, food, or equipment.
Must make state vehicle runs, such as transporting residents or patients to appointments, picking up supplies, or delivering documents.
May be required to assist the agency or state government in the event of emergency declaration by the Governor.
Perform other assignments at the request of management that are approved by your director.