Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Program Specialist, RPP
Job ID
2020-87647
Department
Risk Management
Site
HMH Hospitals Corporation
Job Location
US-NJ-Edison
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
40
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
8:30am - 5pm
Weekend Work
Weekends as Needed
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
As Needed
Overview
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
Responsible to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of Program Specialist, RPP at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Update the RPP as changes are made, and as a result of annual program evaluations using observations made during fit testing, medical clearance, PPE use, cleaning, storage, etc.
- Perform written hazard analysis as a basis for all new products and RPP changes.
- Develop and implement procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace.
- Develop and implement procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations.
- Develop and implement procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators.
- Develop and implement procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators.
- Conduct training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations.
- Conduct training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and cleaning.
- Identify work areas, processes, or tasks that require respiratory protection based upon hazard analysis.
- Monitor OSHA policy and standards for changes and make changes to RPP.
- Select respiratory protection products.
- Monitor respirator use to ensure that respirators are used in accordance with their certification.
- Distribute and evaluate education/medical questionnaire.
- Evaluate any feedback information or surveys.
- Conduct hazard assessments.
- Arrange, in collaboration with occupational health; PAPR training and education is provided for high risk groups identified and for those individuals who are unable to be fit tested to N95 respirators.
- Arrange for and/or conduct training for fit testers, PAPR and EHFR, SCUBA and other RP wearers.
- Create process and workflow for proper storage and maintenance of respiratory protection equipment.
- Other safety related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree with 3 years of safety experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of TJC's Environment of Care and Life safety standards and requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to safety and fire safety; ability to identify and evaluate hazard and risks and make effective recommendations based upon comprehensive, regulatory compliant assessments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others.
- Ability to conduct team member injury investigations.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- OSHA Hazwopper - 40 hour training.
- Knowledgeable of OSHA.1910.134 and other sections of 29 CFR 1910.
- Knowledge of EPA and local NJDEP requirements.
- Public speaking and training experience.
- Performance and project management skills preferred.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Certified Health Safety Professional or Certified Health Fire Safety Professional.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
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