Life Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Life Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the hospital complies with all life safety codes, regulations, and guidelines. This role involves overseeing fire safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and maintaining the overall safety environment within the hospital. The Life Safety Coordinator will work closely with hospital departments to develop, implement, and monitor life safety programs that safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and hospital property.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the hospital complies with all federal, state, and local life safety regulations, including Joint Commission (JC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory agencies.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of compliance with life safety codes and regulations, ensuring audits and inspections are timely and accurate.
• Conducts regular reviews and audits of life safety equipment and systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, exit routes).
• Oversees fire drills, evacuation plans, and emergency response protocols, ensuring all hospital staff are trained and ready for emergencies.
• Conducts routine fire safety inspections of hospital facilities, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintains detailed records of inspections, audits, drills, training, and compliance activities for internal and external review.
• Maintains equipment inventory and history files on all equipment.
• Purchases materials and parts as necessary to make repairs and upgrades to hospital equipment.
• Serves as contact for negotiations on service contracts for equipment testing, water treatment, Fire Alarm System, hospital pagers and other
• facilities related services.
• Orders and issues cell phones and maintains current directory of such
• Acts as mediator on 2 way radio and relays job related messages and information to mechanics.
• Prepares purchase order requests for special projects and materials for repairs and maintenance.
• Monitors annunciator for Fire Alarm System and relays location of alarm or trouble to Director of Plant Operations or assistant.
• Maintains files on all SOS sheets and keeps Master copy of manual in office. Maintains current EOC and SOS Manuals for all hospital departments, off site buildings
• Serves as Secretary for the Environment of Care Committee. Schedules meetings, formulates minutes, and keeps current the review/revision process of Fire, Safety, and Disaster Plans. Prepares and submits Quarterly and Annual Reports for Board of Trustees
• Serves as liaison to schedule periodic inspections with local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree or higher in Health and Safety, Fire Science, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in life safety, fire safety, or facilities management, preferably in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of hospital safety codes, regulatory standards, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Codes, CMS requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to assess, identify, and mitigate potential safety hazards in a hospital setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with staff, regulatory agencies, and external contractors.
• Ability to lead safety drills and training sessions, ensuring full staff participation and comprehension.
• Proficient in using life safety equipment and emergency management software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.