Safety Officer

About the Job General Summary of Position Plans 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 Responsibilities Reviews 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 tasks 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 identi¿ed 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 assigned Conducts 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 O¿cer 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 speci¿c environment of care issues. Clarifying incident reports Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree In a relevant Field required One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience 5-7 years Knowledge of the Joint Commission Physical Environment and EM standards required and 5-7 years Knowledge of project management required and 5-7 years FEMA ICS 100/200/300/400/700 required and 5-7 years Knowledge of NFPA codes required and Former Firefighter preferred One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications Certified Healthcare Safety Professional - CHSP Certi¿ed Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) within 1 Year required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability 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.