Safety and Fire Protection Technician

1. Provides technical support to UMSJMC Safety & fire Protection program in the areas of safety, fire protection, environmental management, and hazardous material handling and disposal (i.e. air monitoring, spill clean-up, record keeping).
2. Participates in safety surveys and risk assessment activities to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and control potentially hazardous factors and risks associated with UMSJMC operations and the physical plant.
3. Identifies and assesses environmental effects that may be caused by operations to protect and enhance the quality of the environment; conserving natural resources; reducing pollutants, resource consumption, waste volume and toxicity.
4. Investigates and assists in resolving patient, visitor or staff safety inquiries or complaints related to the Environment of Care.
5. Participates in providing general and job-site specific training, education programs, and drills in occupational safety and fire protection in compliance with EOC Management Plans, institutional objectives, and regulatory requirements.
6. Supports Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene and Fire Protection Programs which includes pharmaceutical waste management, monitoring hazardous material use and disposal, personal protective equipment, and indoor air quality assessments, in compliance with all applicable UMSJMC, UMMS, local, State, Federal regulations and Joint Commission/CMS requirements.
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8. Performs functions in support of departmental management including preparation of purchase requests, review of invoices, and other contract related transactions.  Review related records for completeness, propriety, adequacy and accuracy of computation prior to distribution or use.  Research product options when purchasing.  Works with vendors to resolve issues related to purchases.
9. Works with contractors to ensure all contractor employees meet UMSJMC contractor clearance, orientation and safety training.   Ensures contractors are compliant with OSHA and other related Federal and State regulations, and with UMSJMC policies.
10. Works with Facilities to proactively address potential safety issues related to renovations and construction.
11. Manages the fire safety program.  Ensuring compliance with related standards for fire drills, fire extinguisher training, fire device testing and employee training. 
12. Supports the emergency management program as needed, including assisting in internal or external events or exercises. This may include direct interaction with state and local agencies

IV.         Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. 1. Detail oriented and a strong team player.  Flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations.
   2. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to work successfully with a diverse group of staff at all levels within the organization and external partners to coordinate, maintain and lead hospital wide safety initiatives.
   3. Highly proficient knowledge of computer equipment and various graphics, word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages.  
   4. Ability to evaluate situations and exercise good judgment in making decisions.
   5. Ability to apply UMSJMC Commitment to Excellence Behavioral Standards.
   6. Ability to research and problem-solve issues.
   7. Ability to develop effective working relationships and maintain good communication with other team members. 
   8. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with medical staff, colleagues, patients and/or visitors to establish working relationships that foster quality customer service and a team environment.
   9. Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective relationships, and demonstrate sensitivity and awareness of customer needs.   
   10. Current knowledge of Maryland State Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association, and other related State and Federal regulations.  Current knowledge of TJC Environment of Care requirements which are needed to ensure compliance and continued accreditation.

V.           Working Conditions

1. 1. Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.   Must maintain pager/cell phone access to the medical center.
   2. As an emergency responder, work assignments may be stressful and unpredictable.
   3. Work is primarily performed in a normal, office environment but may require work outside or in austere or harsh conditions