Passenger Safety Program Technician

Overview: Job Description Summary Supports the passenger safety program. Oversees day-to-day operations that support and provide car seats and training. Maintains compliance with all program policies and ensures equipment meets established standards. Job Description Essential Functions: Supports the overall activities of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Passenger Safety Program. Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in the passenger safety field. Maintains a strong technical knowledge of the latest occupant protection standards, including current recommendations for transporting in the vehicle through American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reviews considerations for children with special healthcare needs. Provides car seat safety education to parents and caregivers. Prepares educational materials for hospital staff. Maintains a strong understanding of the various car seat options currently on the market, including their features and limitations, to make appropriate and cost-effective selections for use throughout the institution. Education Requirement High school diploma, required. Certifications Certification as Child Passenger Safety Technician, preferred. CPST certification required within 3 months of hire. Safe Travel for All Children required within 12 months of hire. Skills Excel, Word, strong written and verbal communication skills, required. Experience Previous experience in hospital based passenger programming, preferred. Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working Outdoors CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet Company Culture The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc