Safety Officer

Emergency Management And Life Safety CoordinatorPlans, promotes, maintains, coordinates, and directs Emergency Management (EM) and Life Safety (LS) activities with oversight of these activities at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and interpret the applicable Joint Commission, NFPA, and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) regulations which apply to EM and LS; identify and generate improvement opportunities and need for process changes to accommodate and facilitate the safety, security, and comfort of patients, staff, and visitors. Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations concerning life safety and emergency preparedness in healthcare and incorporates knowledge into practice. Act as a liaison with local fire departments/Fire Marshall's office for LS and EM.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesReviews, revises, and maintains the Emergency Operations Plan annually. Collaborates with appropriate leadership on grant opportunities for emergency management funds. Implements necessary changes. Coordinates with the Directors of Facilities, Biomedical Engineering, and Security in maintaining the Emergency Management and life safety for the patients, employees, physicians, volunteers, and others by the timely identification and resolution of abnormal/questionable situations. Maintains current Master Index of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS).Works directly with the Hospital Education Department to design, develop, coordinate, and implement hospital wide and site-specific training regarding the MMMC Emergency Management Plans. Investigates, researches, and makes recommendations regarding best practices with respect to emergency preparedness and life safety. Supports the implementation and ongoing education training of the hospital Incident Command System throughout the hospital. Has intervening authority assigned by the hospital President to immediately intervene in any unsafe or potentially hazardous situations thereby preventing the action or process causing the unsafe environment to continue.Participates with internal and external task forces, committees, and agencies regarding emergency preparedness including those at MMMC, Regional, and State levels. Acts as the local liaison with local fire department/Fire Marshall's Office.Orchestrates the execution of a minimum of two (2) Hospital wide emergency preparedness drills per year or then current TJC standard. One of which must include a coordinated response between local services and MMMC. Performs all duties associated with responding to appropriate emergency/life safety situations as defined in the MMMC Emergency Management/Preparedness Manual. Ensures hospital compliance with all OSHA regulations.Directs implementation of the Life Safety Plan including inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression detection and alarm systems. Conducts monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers in the Hospital and patient service areas. Conducts fire and emergency preparedness drills according to federal, state, and county regulations as well as per the Joint Commission and CMS standards.Maintains the Electronic Statement of Conditions for Joint Commission. Conducts safety rounds as scheduled per hospital policy re-inspects areas identified as non-compliant for timely resolution of issues.Participates in safety rounds as scheduled per hospital policy provides follow-up for areas identified as non-compliant for timely resolution of and life safety and/or emergency preparedness issues.Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations concerning life safety and emergency preparedness in healthcare and incorporates knowledge into practice.Represents MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and the Facilities Department on various committees in and out of the hospital.Reports life safety and emergency management issues to the Director of Facilities, Director of Emergency Preparedness, and Vice President of Operations immediately.Proactively participates in performance improvement and risk management programs utilizing information to further enhance life safety emergency management and hazardous in the environment of care.Assists the Facilities Director as needed to interpret/intervene on issues such as: Participating in investigations when requested to do so; providing research written documentation on specific life safety and/or emergency preparedness issues; or any other duties as assignedConducts the annual fire door inspection and ensures the applicable repairs are completed.Maintains the records of all Fire System and life safety documentation and ensures the applicable repairs are completed.Responsible for maintaining and signing off on all Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and ensures that any applicable follow-up is coordinated.Maintains the hospital's fire drill schedule for the hospital and all applicable areas/departments and will facilitate conducting the fire drills.Assists the Risk Manager and/or Patient Safety Officer as needed to interpret/intervene on clinical patient care issues such as: Participating in Sentinel Event investigations when requested to do so. Providing research written documentation on specific environment of care issues. Clarifying incident reportsMinimal QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in a relevant field requiredOne year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.Experience5-7 years Knowledge of the Joint Commission Physical Environment and EM standards required5-7 years Knowledge of project management required5-7 years FEMA ICS 100/200/300/400/700 required5-7 years Knowledge of NFPA codes requiredFormer Firefighter preferredOne year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.Licenses and CertificationsCertified Healthcare Safety Professional - CHSP Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) within 1 Year requiredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values, and commitment to compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.Exhibits professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service while interacting with patients, guests, and co-workers.Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.This position has a hiring range of USD $71,843.00 - USD $135,907.00 /Yr.