Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Safety Technician for Hospital & Healthcare Facilities to assist the Safety Director with all safety related issues..

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We’re 16,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

• Conducts continuing education for all NCH staff members in fire and safety including site specific education (i.e. Homecare PICU/NICU etc.) for unit staff
• Collates and analyzes statistical data on safety
• Conducts monthly safety rounds and follow-ups on all NCH off campus facilities
• Conducts quarterly joint comission environment of care rounding
• Assists the Safety Director in conducting routine as well as requested safety inspections on NCH main campus
• Responds to requests for all issues relating to safety
• In conjunction with Employee Health Services and Epidemiology conducts TB respirator fit tests for all NCH staff and related agencies
• Under the direction of the Safety Director, advises staff on issues relating to OSHA and various regulatory agencies
• Attends meetings relevant to issues of safety at NCH
• Conducts monthly checks on facility extinguishers
• Conducts fire and abduction drills throughout the main campus and assists program managers and site coordinators with the same at the off sites
• Conducts investigations and follow-ups from workplace injuries in campus and assists program managers and site coordinators with the same at the off sites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health and safety related role
• Associates Degree in Healthcare Safety, or Environmental Safety, Fire Science desired
• Experience with hazmat/hazwoper, desired

Required capabilities:

• Customer, peer and AHJ relationship skills
• Communications of all types
• Knowledgeable in high rise firefighting methodologies, along with a thorough knowledge of codes relating to NFPA 101 Life Safety, Joint Commission, OSHA and the Ohio Fire Code
  Microsoft office suite
• Stable performance under pressure or opposition and handling stress in a positive way
• Ability to absorb and manage change
• Scheduling flexibility
• Desired capabilities: Hospital and/or related institutional experience; Understanding of Ergonomics and body mechanics as it relates to workflow and work processes
  
  The shift will be Mon - Fri starting at 5:00 am but candidate must be flexible as he/she will be expected to work during emergencies or urgent events. 
  
  MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time as well as lift 25-30 lbs. Must possess sufficient dexterity to operate computer related equipment. Must be able to climb ladders and navigate through construction areas safely
  
  The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
  
  US: OH: Columbus
  
  EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet