What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Safety Officer position at JPS Health Network?
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
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Job Title:
Construction Safety Officer
Requisition Number:
39016
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
SUPPORT SERVICES - FACILITIES, TRANS, POLICE
Compensation Type:
Salaried
Job Category:
Support Services
Hours Worked:
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked:
Day
Job Description:
Description: The Construction Safety Officer forms, reviews, updates, and enforces safety guidelines for construction within the healthcare environment. The Construction Safety Officer performs environmental rounding to evaluate the impact active construction projects may have on the Network with regards to life safety, infection control, air quality, utility disruptions, noise, vibration, and security to ensure safety of all occupants and in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) general construction guidelines.
Typical Duties:
Manages the contractor and/or vendor on-boarding process to ensure requirements are met to include training, badging, and conducting orientation. Assumes a quality assurance role to ensure requirements are continually met and maintained.
Conducts project specific risk assessments with Network staff in order to determine risk mitigation measures to be implemented during periods of construction and uses this information to develop project specific infection control and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) plans.
Monitors, measures, and works closely with the Construction Project Manager to ensure the compliance of regulatory requirements and risk mitigation measures during periods of construction.
Manages regulatory documentation for projects and works closely with the Construction Project Manager to close out and archive completed projects.
Regularly performs environmental rounding to evaluate the impact active construction projects may have on the Network with regards to life safety, infection control, air quality, utility disruptions, noise, vibration, and security.
Facilitates and manages staff training for construction projects as required, which includes an education on building compartmentation, alternative fire evacuation routes, as well as education on other relevant project issues and concerns.
Works closely with the Construction Project Manager, contractors, and vendors to ensure construction barriers are maintained in their appearance and integrity and that all appropriate project signage is installed, accurate to present site conditions, and maintained throughout all projects and phases, as applicable.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or Specialized training and/or education in construction from an accredited vocational program.
- 3 plus years’ experience working in Construction and Safety.
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification.
- Associate's Degree or formal training from an accredited 2 year Construction or related Vocational Program.
- 5 plus years’ construction and safety experience in Healthcare setting.
- Understanding of Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM) and Infection Prevention and Control within a healthcare environment. Preferred Licensure/Certification:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 Hour (or more) Certification.
Required Education and Experience:
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
