Safety Officer

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Occupational Safety

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $27.47 - $38.81 per hour
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Summary:
The Life Safety Officer will assist the Director of Occupational Safety in the coordination of facility wide safety management with emphasis on life safety related issues. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Two years of relevant work experience in a healthcare or research related environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar application software.
• Knowledgeable in applicable OSHA, EPA, IDPH, JCAHO, CBC, CFC, NFPA and other local, state, and federal regulations.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field.


Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Laboratory Safety Officer in the coordination of the asbestos program as necessary.
2. Inform the Laboratory Safety Officer of damaged ACM as necessary.
3. Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with internal policies, as well as local, state and federal codes.
4. Attend construction meetings as required.
5. Assist project managers with the evaluation of a project for required Interim Life Safety Measures.
6. Inspect required construction areas for compliance with interim life safety measures and maintain all applicable ILSM documentation.
7. Review, approve and confirm that all Project Risk Assessment forms are obtained before construction projects begin.
8. Support Services Committee (Construction).
9. Pre-Qualification Committee (Contractors).
10. Environment of Care Committee.
11. Life Safety Committee.
12. Attends construction meetings as required.
13. Shall represent the Occupational Safety Department as assigned.
14. Maintain on-call status on a rotating basis.
15. Respond to emergency situations involving safety and health within the institution.
16. Shall respond to fire alarm activations while on call and at work.
17. Assist the Laboratory Safety Officer in the collection, management, and disposal of all chemical compounds generated by Medical Center's operations as needed.
18. Consult regulatory reference materials and/or agencies regarding compliance with Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, Special Waste and Regulated Medical Waste standards and provide guidance to the Director of the Occupational Safety Department regarding compliance issues pertaining to these wastes.
19. Assist the Environmental Services Department and Employees with questions related to Regulated Medical Waste disposal.
20. Respond to incidents involving the release of hazardous materials and oversee the remediation and assist responders as necessary.
21. Perform investigations regarding potential or existing safety issues.
22. Investigate employee injuries as needed.
23. Act as a resource on safety related issues to Medical Center employees and the Director.
24. Assist Occupational Safety Department in issuing.
25. Responsible for ensuring an appropriate Hot Work Permit and Pest Control Orders System.
26. Provide employee consultation for industrial hygiene issues.
27. Perform Industrial Hygiene assessments/sampling for OSHA regulated chemicals and as requested by the Director of the Occupational Safety Department.
28. Provide employees and/or supervisors with recommendations regarding Industrial Hygiene issues in their work environment based upon interpretations and professional judgement.
29. Assist other departments in developing and implementing fire safety training programs.
30. Develop schedules and conduct fire drills in accordance with local, state, federal and Joint Commission regulations and requirements.
31. Act as a liaison with the Chicago Fire Department Inspector when touring and inspecting the Medical Center.
32. Review City of Chicago, NFPA and JCAHO codes to ensure compliance.
33. Provide the Director with guidance regarding compliance issues.
34. Maintain a database of all fire extinguishers in the Medical Center together with their location and type. Confirm all fire extinguishers are inspected on a monthly basis in accordance with NFPA.
35. Serve as a primary resource on life safety related issues to Medical Center managers, employees and the Director of the Occupational Safety Department.
36. Conduct fire safety and fire extinguisher training as needed.
37. Responsible for the Medical Center's Life Safety Management Plans.
38. Develops and assign appropriate Life Safety Programs.
39. Maintain End of Project Punchlists.
40. Confirm all automatic fire suppression systems (halon, FM200, wet chemical, etc.) are inspected on a semi-annual basis.
41. Maintain records of ILSM inspections.
42. Serve as Fire Safety Director, Fire Safety Deputy, or assist during evacuation procedures of high rise buildings.
43. Maintains SOC programs to ensure the Medical Center's compliance with the appropriate TJC and IDPH standards.
44. Maintains appropriate relationship with the Chicago Fire Department.
45. Ensures all fire extinguishers are inspected on a monthly basis in accordance with NFPA and maintain all records.
46. Oversee the Life Safety Consultant, Suppression system, Fire Extinguisher Service Contacts, and others as necessary.

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