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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full - Time: 40 Hours Per Week

1st Shift: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Onsite Position

Summary:

Responsibilities:
1.Adds value as a key member of the facilities team understands regulatory compliance, all forms of life safety compliance strategies and the key components of excellent customer service.

2.Oversees, in coordination with other team members, all operations associated with life safety, including but not limited to the development, coordination and implementation of mandatory testing frequencies, schedules and documentation.

3.Demonstrates a high level competence in Healthcare Life Safety standards and associated codes (NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code, 2012).

4.Serves as the subject matter expert in Life Safety code standards and associated Joint Commission Life Safety Chapters and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) tags.

5.Works in constant coordination with all entities at both on and off-site locations for Life Safety and code compliance.

6.Coordinates a multi-disciplinary team to prepare, complete and manage all facilities and construction related permitting processes on a daily basis, including but not limited to Construction Risk Assessments, Method of Procedures, Ceiling Access Permits, Hot Work Permits, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), etc.

7.Handles observation and walk-throughs of sites identifying any safety concerns, including Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) as needed.

8.Escorts ODH, Fire Marshall and local fire departments when needed.

9.Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that conform to all regulatory standards meets with practitioners and hospital staff to explain and facilitate methods and training to meet standards.

10.Works with hospital departments, nursing, medical and support services leadership to coordinate and support an overall life safety plan and strategy.

11.Provides direction, coaches, trains, develops, and manages performance to company goals and expectations.

12.Provide education and training for staff and contractors on life safety topics, including but not limited to: construction within a healthcare setting, fire stopping, life safety compliance, ILSM, etc.

13.Provides staff and management direction and education when needed.

14.Communicates issues to both internal and external hospital departments and contacts.

15.Follows and enforces building codes, NFPA, environmental and life safety regulations.

16.Follows and enforces Joint Commission and CMS regulations.

17.Local daily travel required, as needed.

18.Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise
1.Experience with building codes, NFPA, environmental, and life safety regulations is required.

2.Experience with Joint Commission and CMS regulatory bodies is required.

3.Experience working effectively with all levels within an organization is required.

4.Experience writing and implementing procedures and protocols is required.

5.Strong communication, both verbal and written, required.

6.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

7.Excellent spelling and grammar for drafting and editing Executive-level correspondence, presentations and written projects required.

8.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint] or similar software is required. High level of proficiency with CMMS software is required.

Education and Experience
1.Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Fire Safety, Safety, Architecture or related field is required.

2.Certification: CLSS-HC is preferred required within 2 years of hire.

3.Extensive knowledge of NFPA - 101 Life Safety Code (2012) and NFPA - 99 (2012) is preferred.

4.Years of relevant experience: 1 to 3 years is required 5 or more years preferred.

5.Healthcare experience preferred.

6.Valid driver's license required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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