Life Safety Coordinator

Job description

Job Summary The Life Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining life safety and fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. This role oversees inspections, documentation, training, and drills related to fire safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental safety. The Life Safety Coordinator collaborates with clinical and non-clinical departments, regulatory agencies, and service vendors to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Essential Functions: - Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local life safety regulations, including Joint Commission (JC), NFPA, OSHA, and CMS standards. - Conducts and documents regular inspections of life safety systems and equipment, including fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and exit routes. - Coordinates fire drills, disaster preparedness exercises, and emergency response training to ensure staff readiness and regulatory compliance. - Maintains and organizes detailed records of audits, inspections, training, service contracts, maintenance logs, and safety reports. - Serves as liaison with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and e...