Infection Control- Physical Environment Coordinator

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School DiplomaTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Other ServicesJob Purpose  The Physical Environment Coordinator supports the hospital’s Physical Environment program, ensuring excellence in the space that we provide care. This role guarantees a safe and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The Physical Environment Coordinator collaborates on a multi-departmental level to implement preventive maintenance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.    Qualifications  Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.   Experience:  Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare, hospital, or regulated care environment.  Experience in one or more of the following areas:  Infection prevention / control support  Physical environment or life safety compliance  Licensed healthcare professional  License/Certification/Credential:  No certification required at hire  Will be required to obtain certifications and complete continued education for compliance with role    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Duty  Percent of Time  Maintain collaboration to ensure the Physical Environment program is compliant   20%  Collect, analyze, and maintain data on safety, infection control, environmental rounds, and physical environment operations to identify risks and drive improvement initiatives.  30%  Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures related to physical environment safety, infection control, life safety, and regulatory compliance.  20%  Coordinate cross-department initiatives with Emergency Management, Life Safety, Facilities, and Quality Control, including inspections, preventive maintenance, environmental rounds, and corrective action plans.  15%  Prepare and lead ACHC survey readiness activities, including documentation management, mock surveys, and corrective action follow-up.  10%  Perform other duties as assigned in support of Infection Control and hospital safety initiatives.  5%  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required by an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  About Us"Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart." The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.   In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. TCCRH offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness program. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.