LIFE SAFETY SPECIALIST

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Provides professional safety support for Loyola University Health System. Coordinates, performs and implements fire and life safety compliance activities (i.e.: fire and life safety policies and procedures, educational training, environmental rounds, emergency response activities, reporting and documentation review, etc.). Complies with and monitors compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.Serves as the Fire and Life Safety Specialist for the health system by developing, coordinating, monitoring, and maintaining the Life Safety/Fire Prevention Program. Activities include; scheduling and evaluating fire drill performance, conducting fire drills, evaluating facility construction plans to identify safety concerns, and invoking interim lifesafety measures whenever features of life safety are compromised.Investigates, coordinates all non-compliant fire and life safety issues within the medical center, grounds and designated off-site locations. Continuously monitors the environment and initiates reporting and corrective action for identified life safety deficiencies. Activities include; monitoring the installation, testing and maintenance/monitoring of fire detection/control systems, investigating and correcting fire hazards, assisting department manager with any necessary follow-up required by a regulatory agency, etc.)Designs and conducts continuing education/training sessions for employees to maximize their safety and provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Instructs associates on proper safety techniques in accordance with policies & procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.Actively participates in appropriate safety related committee/meetings; Attends and reports to the Environment of Care Committee, Member of Environmental Health & Safety Committee, and other committees as assigned. Supports the Security department for fire drills and fire response trainings.Provides consulting services to the health system that may include professional advice, recommendation, evaluation, inspection, training development, assistance, or other tasks. Makes necessary recommendations as appropriate to ensure regulatory and accreditation agency compliance (OSHA, IDPH, NFPA, CAP, CARF, The Joint Commission, EPA, DOT, etc) Responds to emergency situations and requests as well as fulfilling on-call duties on a rotating basis (24 hours a day, seven days a week).Promotes the Magis goals of customer service (care, concern, respect, cooperation) through interactions with other departments and supervision of staff. Activities include acting as a Liaison with contractors, vendors, municipal fire departments, and other community partners.Develops, maintains and monitors all life safety documentation for the health system. Documentation includes fire drill critiques, environmental tour summaries, emergency response procedures, and ILSM implementation. Responsible for submitting documentation during regulatory inspections.Position Requirements :Minimum Education:Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or educationPreferred: Masters DegreeSpecify Degree(s): Environmental Health, SafetyMinimum Experience:Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experiencePreferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experienceLicensure/Certifications:Preferred:Other: Successful Completion of NFPA Life Safety Code Essentials Seminar Successful Completion of Applying NFPA 101/Life Safety Code to the Joint Commission Statement of Conditions Seminar. Successful completion of NFPA's Life Safety Plans Review SeminarPhysical Demands:Occasionally:StandingWalkingSittingClimb-StairsBendingReaching with ArmsFinger/Hand DexterityTalkingHearingSeeingPushing/PullingLifting/Carrying (Up to 50 lbs)Frequently:Climb–LadderCrouchingOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran