What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFE SAFETY COORDINATOR (MAINTENANCE) position at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center?
Description
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for planning and administration of programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards concerning fire and life safety. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with NRMC’s values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Must be onboard with the three organizational goals of NRMC.
- Must practice AIDET on a daily basis.
- Must establish and maintain a good working relationship with other departments.
- Develop and implement fire protection programs and procedures to ensure compliance in accordance with all city, state and federal fire and life safety codes. Responsible for directing all activities associated with the fire safety programs and assessing fire protection systems and life safety implications in hospital facilities.
- Serve as technical expert in fire and life safety matters and provide counsel to hospital administration, departments and personnel. Serve as representative in life safety concerns at meetings and various committees as designated.
- Provide technical assistance to departments within the facilities to ensure compliance with TJC standards. Determine fiscal requirements and provide budget management.
- Act as liaison with the City, DHH, TJC and other regulatory personnel.
- Periodically tests fire alarms, fire detection systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lights and exit lights. Coordinate the maintenance, testing and inspection of fire suppression equipment. Routinely conducts fire drills. Maintains records and related documents.
- Responsible for the review and input into fire suppression/detection design. Conduct construction inspections and fire prevention training activities.
- Respond to campus emergency alarms and other emergencies/incidents. Conduct detailed investigation of all fire alarms and/or fires and provides information and reports as required.
- Maintains state-of-the art knowledge in areas of responsibility through contacts with industry peers and involvement with fire protection engineering associations.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Three years of maintenance experience in a health care facility setting preferred.
3. Equivalent experience in industry or military may be substituted for health care facility experience.
