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Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
Inspect fire panel and fire suppression systems., Life safety inspections/repairs, other include Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
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.
What we offer:
• 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
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay – if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
Why Columbus?
The nation’s 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest – ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you’ll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com!
About the job:
In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Life Safety Compliance Specialist provides direct Life Safety compliance operations for all MCHS assigned hospitals/ offsite locations to include all applicable healthcare required testing for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual life safety building components.
What you’ll do:
What we’re looking for:
• Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree or job or related trade school preferred
• Licenses/Certifications Required:
• State of Ohio (Fire, Sprinkler, Portable Fire Extinguisher) License
• Valid driver’s license
• Appropriate auto insurance
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire
• Licenses/Certifications Preferred:
• NICET Level 1 certification in Fire Protection Engineering, Inspecting and Testing of Water Based Fire Suppression. Systems or Fire Alarm Systems
• NICET Level 2 certification in Fire Protection Engineering, Inspecting and Testing of Water Based Fire Suppression Systems or Fire Alarm Systems
• Certifications in NFPA 99 and/or 101, OSHA (30 or 501)
• Certification CLSS-HC, CHSP, CHFSP
• Experience: Two years minimum of related experience
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and develop multiple projects
• ·Ability to plan, coordinate, and develop multiple projects
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and develop multiple projects
• ·Ability to review and interpret life safety features/blueprints
Essential 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.
· Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
· Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.
· Serves as the Life Safety Compliance Specialist for assigned hospitals and offsite locations by developing, coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the Life Safety/Fire Prevention Program at the direction of your department supervisor or director.
· As needed, will attend design/construction meetings to provide technical expertise as appropriate.
· Ensures proper procedure is followed on for identified compliance issues related to Safety, Fire Prevention, Life Safety or Hazardous Materials.
· Serves as an educator, for OSHA/NFPA related criteria (i.e., Hazcom, Power Industrialized Trucks, ARC flash protection, Fire Safety, Code Red drills, Electrical Safety, etc.). This position may also be involved in designing safety related programs as appropriate.
· Serves as a subject matter expert and investigates deficiencies/compliance issues- Implementing ILSM as appropriate and conducting timely follow-up and documentation.
· Inspects and tests all types of fire protection and prevention components such as fire/smoke dampers, fire alarm systems, wet pipe sprinkler systems, dry pipe sprinkler systems, kitchen hood systems, etc.
· Perform required annual inspections on fire alarm systems and all associated components.
· Perform required annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections on fire sprinkler systems, suppression systems, and related components.
· Perform monthly/annual fire extinguisher inspections.
· Perform fire wall visual inspections and 6-year fire/smoke damper inspections.
· Complete inspection documentation on Joint Commission formatted documents and NFPA documents.
· Periodic environmental Safety Tour Rounding
· Provides performance monitoring data related to the position as assigned.
· Maintains/Inspects/Tracks/Documents assigned fire suppression systems per NFPA/CMS/TJC/AHJ
· Maintains/inspects/Tracks/Documents fire alarm detection systems per NFPA/CMS/TJC/AHJ
· Maintains working knowledge of current in use regulatory (i.e., appropriate NFPA version as designated by CMS/AHJ, Building Code, etc.
· Maintain working knowledge of OSHA/Ohio EPA related job compliance.
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Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
