Life Safety Specialist

Description

Employer: Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI)

Job: LIFE SAFETY SPECIALIST

Job Location (Client Site): Originally, Olathe Medical Center, now, University of Kansas Health System, 20333 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061

Job Details

Full-time, Typical Workweek: Monday- Friday; 8 am- 5 pm, mandatory paid on-call (rotate on-call with team members; typically every 3-4 weeks scheduled on-call); remains on-call for 10 days

The Opportunity

Vanguard Resources, an industry-leading, Facilities Management company, in operations 30 years, is currently recruiting for a full-time, Facilities Maintenance LIFE SAFETY SPECIALIST within a hospital-setting at our Client's site: Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, KS. *would be expected to be added to 'on-call' rotation schedule.

This is a full-time opportunity with great pay, benefits, and room to grow!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist in the development and implementation of hospital-wide safety programs for the facility and engineering department. Individual is responsible for compliance with life safety requirement and Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards as well as other regulating agencies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of hospital, security and safety management programs based on evaluation of organization expertise, applicable law, regulations, and accepted practice; assist in ensuring that the hospital and departments comply with TJC, federal, state and local requirements.
• Performs preventative maintenance associated with Life Safety Code and Environment of Care Compliance as assigned.
• Assist the safety officer responsible for directing the ongoing organization-wide process to collect information about deficiencies and opportunities for the improvement in environmental of care management programs.
• Prepares, assist and submits daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual management reports for hospital administration and outside regulatory agencies.
• May be asked to assist the Safety Committee to facilitate the reporting of issues and occurrences for the hospital, engineering and facilities department; consults with staff on a wide variety of safety issues, policies, concerns including waste management, hazardous material control and security issues.
• Implements, with appropriate staff, safety committee recommendations and monitors the effectiveness of the recommendations and recommends corrective action.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the safety and training programs for the facility and engineering department.
• Maintains training records for the department; may be asked to ensure that appropriate training is given to critical staff for JACHO compliance.
• May be ask to responds to employees safety concerns by examining safety issues, preparing corrective actions and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with certification aspects associated with TJC, OSHA and other regulatory agencies not met by other departmental positions.
• May serve as a resource to departments in developing safe working habits and maintaining a safe work environment.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by management or administration.

About Vanguard Resources

Since 1996, Vanguard has been "turning support into solutions" by delivering top-tier facilities management services with a focus on integrity, quality, and results. We're family-owned, people-focused, and built for long-term success-for our clients and our team members. Apply today to join our growing VRI team and help us turn support into solutions - everyday...

...the Vanguard Resources Way!

EOE: Vanguard Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Requirements

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School/GED Required
• Valid Texas Driver's License & proof of vehicle insurance
• Computer knowledge is required
• Must successfully pass criminal background check.
• Must successfully clear a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen.
• Must agree to & receive required health screenings and vaccines.
• OSHA 10 certification - not required, but nice to have
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer hospital experience

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• One- two (1-2) years of related experience. Experience within hospital is required.
• Background in Facilities Maintenance
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety-related occupational training as well as local, state, and federal safety regulations or OSHA is considered a plus; and effective communications skills are required.