Under the direction of the Security/Transportation Coordinator, the Security Officer is responsible for monitoring all areas of the Pavilion and Hospital in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Work Experience
Corrections or law enforcement experience preferred.
Required Skills
§Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.
§Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 16-31%
Walking - Greater than 32%
Standing - Greater than 32%
Bending/Squatting - 1-15%
Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 1-15%
OSHA Category
Minimal potential for direct body fluid exposure
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Other Physical/Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Pulling - up to 100lbs
Pushing - up to 100lbs
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
§Patrols the pavilion and hospital building and premises to prevent fires, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
§Monitors conduct and behaviors of visitors on properties.
§Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
§Reports safety and or fire hazards or security violations.
§Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from Pavilion and hospital personnel and visitor; escorts personnel to parking lot.
§Participates in investigations as directed.
§Maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
§Secures and /or unlocks offices and facilities as required.
§Maintains and secures log of times received.
§Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations.
§Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
§Demonstrates competency in communication with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
§Confidentiality must be maintained for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
§Demonstrates appropriate awareness for safety of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
§When making rounds, if pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients are away from their intended area, notify their station/pod.
§Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and take measures to report them according to protocol.
§Quick Registration might be requested at TJHC location on an as needed basis
§Performs additional tasks as assigned.
T.J. Regional Health, the parent system of T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Columbia is accredited by The Joint Commission and is the healthcare destination in southcentral Kentucky. In addition to two hospitals, the growing organization owns and operates the T.J. Health Pavilion, the Family Medicine Center and Residency Program, the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home and Home Care Services, T.J. Orthopedics, Rural Health Clinics in Cave City, Columbia, Edmonton, Greensburg, Russell Springs, Scottsville, and Tompkinsville as well as R+ Med Spa in Glasgow. For more information about the services offered at T.J. Regional Health, please visit www.tjregionalhealth.org.
