Fire and Life Safety Specialist

Job title: Fire and Life Safety Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of Fire and Life Safety, Reliability and Regulatory standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Collaborates with leadership to identify and prioritize key patient life safety and quality improvement projects. Will conduct patient/employee life safety investigations utilizing appropriate risk management/quality tools.

Essential Functions

• Conducts periodic site inspections to assess standard and regulatory compliance. Escorts outside agencies on fire and life safety related tours and inspections.
• Acts as a consultant on organization-wide fire and life safety issues and conditions that interfere with the delivery of safe and effective services. Conducts quarterly Hazard Assessments related to IAQ and construction.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and processes that are in alignment with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), State of Michigan, Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in conjunction with medical staff within the Corewell Health System.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and departments and other divisions inside/outside the Health System including, but not limited to government / regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, administration, board members, etc., in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to develop, implement and review fire and life safety /regulatory education and training requirements / programs to meet the needs of staff. Uses and evaluates appropriate resources and facilities to provide orientation and educational activities in a fiscally responsible manner.

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field

• 2 years of relevant experience related experience

• Preferred

• Fire and Life Safety experience in facility and construction fields

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable design software

• About Corewell Health

• As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

• How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

• Primary Location

• SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

• Department Name

• Environment and Life Safety - Corporate

• Employment Type

• Full time

• Shift

• Day (United States of America)

• Weekly Scheduled Hours

• 40

• Hours of Work

• 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Days Worked

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend Frequency

• N/A