Environmental Fire Life Safety Specialist, Risk Management Patient Safety

Company: Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewWe are looking for an Environmental Fire Safety Specialist to join our growing team! In your role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the safety programs of Clovis Community Medical Center and Community Behavioral Health Center with the mission of maintaining a safe environment for all levels of our healthcare system. You should be confident in your ability to carry out critical evaluations and assessments in order to prevent accidents or injuries. From providing your regulatory compliance expertise, to promoting an integrated culture of safety, you will be integral in establishing tools and services that allow Community to recognize and address health and safety hazards. The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools the University of California, San Francisco.We are home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento and also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2020, Community provided nearly $175 million in uncompensated services and programs.Because we know our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff, we provide excellent benefits. On top of competitive pay, hearty retirement plans, and other core benefits, we provide extras like free concierge services to run your errands while you work, on-demand well-being, a free employee gym with free personal training, and more. Your Career at Community - Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.In your role, you will:

• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Seven Environment of Care Management Plans and performance improvement activities associated with identified safety risks.
• Be responsible for fire drills, fire extinguisher training, fire/life safety inspections, hazard identification evaluation and control, hazardous materials/waste management, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Manage Hot Work permit process, including but not limited to Hot Work assessments, permits and inspections.
• Conduct regular construction inspections, document results and provide follow-up to the project manager or designee.
• Participate in pre-project Risk Assessments Committee and evaluate safety risks.Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Safety/Health, Fire Since Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field required
  • High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate and 3 years of experience in closely related field may be substituted for Bachelor's DegreeLicenses and Certifications
    • CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional required within 2 years of hire or transfer into positionClick HERE to learn more about our awesome benefits offerings as well!Please note: Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly.Requisition ID: 2022-31134 Shift Type (FT, PT, PRN, etc.): Full-Time Shift: 8 Hour Shift Schedule: Days Facility (Tazworks integration): Community Medical Centers - Corporate Offices (CMC) Updated Date: 9/12/2022 External Company Name: Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA External Company URL: https://www.communitymedical.org/

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