HCSS Occupational Safety and Fire Prevention Technician (Fit Tester)

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides basic technical assistance in the administration of policies, standards, and regulations relating to occupational safety and fire prevention under general supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• • • • Coordinates work duties within program areas and with contractors.
      • Provides technical support on safety assignments within established time frames.
      • Assists in the development and delivery of safety training programs.
      • Assists in the development and implementation of new/improved work processes.
      • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
      • Performs related duties as required.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Performs quantitative and qualitative respirator fit testing following approved departmental procedures.
• Performs calibration of industrial hygiene and radiation detection equipment.
• Performs testing of safety showers & eyewashes
• Perform other Radiation & Occupational Safety functions as required, including but not limited to safety inspections, employee exposure monitoring, and job hazard analyses.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High School education and three years of related experience

EQUIPMENT:

Equipment used to inspect, test, monitor, or measure safe environmental levels; use of UTMB vehicles

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.

Potential exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials. May involve strenuous activity such as walking, lifting, and moving of material.

Position may be subject to DOT regulations which include drug and alcohol testing. Testing includes pre-employment, random and for cause.

May be required to pass the "Basic Radiation Safety in the Laboratory" course within the first 6 months of employment

*This is a contract position through HealthCare Systems Staffing, therefore no benefits are associated witht this position.*