SUMMARY

Under general supervision, protects employees, patients, visitors, medical staff, physical plant and equipment and enforces all hospital regulations. Controls traffic inside and outside buildings and performs related public safety duties as assigned. In addition, under direct supervision, assists in the vehicular transportation of elderly and handicapped patients to and from Loretto Hospital or other designated locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

1. Survey assigned areas for actual and potential hazards or hazardous behavior or conditions. Reports all violations to immediate supervisor. Takes steps to immediately correct hazards, if possible.

2. Patrols and posts as directed responding immediately to calls regarding security matters. Observes and controls hospital parking lots in restricted areas.

3. Checks parcels and merchandise carried into and/or out of the building.

4. Checks I.D. cards for compliance with hospital policy.

5. Ensures that contractors and vendors are properly identified before gaining admittance to hospital property.

6. Ensures proper relief of personnel for breaks (lunch, dinner, etc.).

7. Performs duties of receptionist when filling in for public safety receptionist or as required.

8. Investigates and reports all unusual incidents, and maintains a 24-hour log of all such incidents regardless of importance.

9. Responds to a variety of situations including crowd control, fire, bomb threats and emergency room situations requiring immediate attention.

10. Manages own time in a productive and reliable manner completing work assignments.

11. Completes appropriate volume of work while maintaining quality standards.

12. Organize work procedures to generate acceptable levels of productivity.

13. Completes own work as required and will assist others as needed.

14. Cooperates with coworkers and management to maintain a harmonious environment. Adjust work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.

15. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner. Utilizes proper body mechanics in all job functions.

16. Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions procedures as required.

17. Maintains work area and equipment according to standards and policies.

18. Attends mandatory in-service related to safety and/or infection control.

19. Supports and participates in department quality improvement activities.

20. Provides quality improvements which enhance effectiveness and efficiency of department.

21. Provides courteous service to internal/external customers in all activities.

22. Offers assistance to all internal/external customers as appropriate and/or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.

23. Communicates in a professional manner emphasizing objectively and non-judgmental viewpoints.

24. Assist in solving customer problems in a cooperative manner.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: CPR and CPI Required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Possession of a valid "PERC" Card preferred
• One or more years of security guard/officer training or experience preferred.
• Must have full working knowledge of security principles and practices.
• Full working knowledge of hospital safety procedures preferred
• Basic knowledge of body mechanics and transportation procedures preferred
• Full working knowledge of city boundaries and locations preferred
• Excellent communication skills are imperative.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms: climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.