Director Plant Operations / Safety Officer
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Primary responsibility is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Plant Operations and Maintenance Department in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
The Director is responsible for Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Grounds keeping, Safety/Security, and oversight of contracted Biomedical Agency for medical equipment. Safety Officer position requires updating reports, policies and procedures, maintain documentation of Environment of Care Committee, and conducts annual drills in compliance with JCAHO and the Arkansas Department of Health standards. Director has experience with The Joint Commission survey processes and knowledge and experience with CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 22
Minimum Education
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Essential Functions
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Trains employees in proper work practices and maintains training on a regular basis.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.
Maintains safe working conditions and practices. Monitors department staff to assure that they are following established safety and infection control policies and procedures including body mechanics and ergonomics.
Ensures that department staff effectively participates in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
Ensures the performance, condition, and reliability of all plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.
Develops, evaluates, and maintains Preventative Maintenance Programs. Develops, implements, and maintains written maintenance policies and procedures.
Assures that outside services are properly completed and supervised in accordance with contracts.
Ensures that all contractors comply with and follow the Expectations for Contractors. This includes Interim Life Safety Measures.
Conducts an annual assessment of facilities to identify needed improvement and repairs.
Provides fiscal management for department operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources.
Prepares and plans department’s operating and capital budget, and forecasts needs of the department.
Schedules required major equipment purchases, remodeling, and special projects as assigned.
Purchases equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required by the department.
Participate in selection of, and manages work of, required consultants. Reviews billing from contractor/vendors for accuracy.
Ensures safety of all patients, visitors, and staff. Provides for 24-hour coverage.
Develops, evaluates and maintains key control and badge proxy access to ensure building security. Coordinates with Human Resources for all employee door proxy badge access, keypads codes, etc.
Serves as an active member of the Safety committee. Serves as an active member of the Quality Committee and provides quality report on established matrixes. Serves on the Infection Control Committee and works closely with the Director of Infection Control to provide a safe environment.
Maintains telecommunication systems and acts as primary contact for all service and maintenance.
Ensures that the maintenance staff is adequately trained in the areas of telephone, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, environmental controls, security systems, etc.
Works with and coordinates maintenance and repairs of medical equipment with the contracted Biomedical Agency.
Ensures compliance with the Preventative Maintenance of all medical equipment.
Inspects & performs minor repairs on medical equipment as needed, i.e. batteries, cables, power cords, minor hardware, etc. This is performed before determining that the repair must be performed by the Biomedical Agency. Once this is determined, contact biomed group and have a repair ticket generated.
Physical Requirements and Environment Conditions
• Physically demanding
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting objects
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Work under stressful conditions
• Work irregular hours including after hours
• Work in varying degrees of temperature (headed or air conditioned)
• May review interior and exterior work locations that involve hazardous environments requiring protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise.
• May be required to work in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops, and in adverse weather conditions.
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