Life Safety Code Surveyor

Joint Commission; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Commission International is seeking an experienced Director of Healthcare Facilities Management for Life Safety Code surveyor opportunities. The selected candidate will review Environment of Care across the United States, ensuring compliance with NFPA101 Life Safety Code and related Joint Commission standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and five years in a management position in engineering or facilities management, plus current or soon-to-be CPHQ certification by December 31,

Qualifications

• Five years in a management position in engineering, facilities management or safety.
• Eight years hospital experience in facilities management preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Physical Environment standards, including Life Safety Code (NFPA101) and NFPA99.

Responsibilities

• Review Environment of Care across the United States.
• Evaluate compliance with NFPA101 Life Safety Code and related standards.
• Provide education and consultation to facilities management teams.

Skills

Facilities management

Life Safety Code knowledge

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CHFM/CHSP/HEM/CIH/CSP/PE certifications

CPHQ certification by 2028

Job description

Nationwide Search - Selected candidate can be located anywhere in the United States. We are seeking experienced Director of Healthcare Facilities Management or similar for our Life Safety Code surveyor opportunities. Seeking experience with facilities management and safety. Life Safety Code Surveyors review assigned functions in Environment of Care throughout the United States. Provides general evaluation services, education, and consultation consistent with applicable Joint Commission standards, policies, and protocols. Determines the degree of compliance with applicable standards, specifically NFPA101 Life Safety Code.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in related field required

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current certification/licensure/registration in a field related to plant, technology, and/or safety management preferred [i.e., Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Healthcare Environmental Manager (HEM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE)]
• Certification requirement: You must hold a CPHQ certification (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) through National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) at time of hire or attain within by December 31, 2028.

General Knowledge and Experience

• Five years required in a management position in engineering, facilities management, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, biomedical equipment, and/or utility systems or as experience as the organization's Safety Officer. Eight years of hospital experience in facilities management preferred;
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Physical Environment standards, including the Life Safety Code (NFPA101), the Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99) and other relevant NFPA standards and direct involvement with a minimum of two Joint Commission surveys.
• Specialized knowledge of building systems, utility systems, and fire protection systems.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to observe, in real time and without slowing or otherwise interrupting the progress of, all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment (e.g., including emergency treatment, treatment during weather and other extreme situations, etc.).
• Standing for long periods of time, walking lengthy distances, lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing in order to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment and procedures, such as emergency exit procedures, remote storage facilities, any areas where cleanliness may affect the possibility of infection, medical equipment, etc., including the following activities:
• walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.);
• removing obstructed covers or impediments to equipment or other mechanical areas;
• examining small and often dirty printed labels and print on equipment;
• Must be able to engage in extensive travel as set forth above, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, traveling in all types of weather conditions, etc.

Work Locations and Travel

Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders. All positions require 100% nationwide travel. Please review the following employment statuses. We offer full-time and part-time* opportunities. Candidates interested in part time positions must be available to work a minimum of two weeks (.48 FTE) or three weeks (.7 FTE) per month.

Due to extensive travel requirements, candidates must be located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary for full-time: $114,000 annually

Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package. For an overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page

Other

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification due to business needs and/or reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.