Trinity Health Jobs

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

The Security Officer is responsible for the security of hospital employees, patients/families, visitors, and property. Is responsible for fire prevention and initial response measures. Maintains safety practices in the area of his/her assignment.

Patrol Tours

• Locates scanner chips and demonstrates correct use of scanner.

• Patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities and enforces parking regulations.

Fire and Life Safety Serves as member of Fire /Safety Emergency Team

• Responds to all “Code Red” calls

• Takes active part in all fire programs

• Identifies appropriate extinguisher based on type of fire and demonstrates correct use of fire extinguishers.

• Inspects firefighting equipment and other security equipment and promptly reports any malfunctions.

Responds to all Emergency Code alerts

• Responds to all PREMDOP alerts and internal disasters.

• Responds appropriately to a bomb threat:

Violence in the Workplace

• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients.

• Safely subdues aggressive patient/visitor

• uses de-escalation techniques and other alternatives to restraints

• escorts unruly visitors/employees from the building

• Locates and demonstrates correct application of restraints:

• vest restraint

• limb restraints

• leather restraints (ED)

Documentation and Requisitioning

• Completes daily logs, detailing events, times, outcome.

• Completes detailed incident reports in a timely manner

Incoming Utilities and Area of Service and Property Maintenance

• Demonstrates knowledge of incoming location and areas of service for the following:

• electric, water, natural gas, and medical gases

• Locates and demonstrates appropriate use of shutoff valves for above utilities. •

Patient Safety

• Keeps maintenance carts and supplies in sight at all times.

• Keeps equipment, cords, and other supplies out of the path of the patient.

• Maintains well-lit areas.

• Removes equipment and supplies after use.

• Recognizes potential changes that may pose safety hazards, e.g. physical plan barriers (curbs, ice) and any visual changes (signage, lighting)

Personal Safety

• Utilizes seat belt in vehicle

• Utilizes personal protective equipment correctly whenever there is the possibility of exposure to blood or body fluids (mask/shield, gloves, etc.)

• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting, transporting or moving people or objects.

Requirements:

HS graduate or equivalent required.

Valid motor vehicle license required with satisfactory driving record required.

Ability to work all rotating shifts as needed.

Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Possess the ability to deal tactfully with co-workers, patients and visitors.

Perform alone or as a team member in the management of aggressive or violent behavior through non-abusive physical intervention.

Minimum of 1 year of security experience required.

1-2 years of prior hospital experience preferred.

Act 235 Certification preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran