Life Safety Coordinator

Job Summary: The Life Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable life safety codes, regulations, and standards at our surgery center in California. This role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by overseeing fire safety, emergency preparedness, facility maintenance related to life safety, and regulatory readiness. The coordinator works closely with clinical director, managers, facility administration, and senior director of medical operations to ensure all life safety systems and procedures are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations, including those of The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) California Department of Public Health (CDPH), NFPA and OSHA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the surgery center's Life Safety Program in accordance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Title 22 California Code of Regulations).
• Conduct regular life safety inspections and audits to identify hazards or non-compliance issues.
• Oversee the maintenance, testing, and inspection of life safety systems (fire alarms, fire sprinklers, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, etc.).
• Maintain documentation of inspections, drills, maintenance, and training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and lead fire and emergency evacuation drills at required intervals.
• Ensure all staff are trained in emergency response procedures and fire safety protocols.
• Collaborate with external agencies, including fire departments and regulatory surveyors, during inspections and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Support Emergency Management planning and participate in the development of emergency preparedness policies and procedures.
• Review construction or renovation plans to ensure life safety compliance.

Required Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, safety management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 years of experience in life safety, facilities management, or safety compliance in a healthcare setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital.
• Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code, OSHA standards, CMS Conditions for Coverage, and California state healthcare regulations (Title 22).
• Experience with emergency preparedness, drills, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with work order or compliance tracking systems.
• Must be available for emergency response and occasional after-hours coordination.

Education, Licensure and Experience

• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
• Certified Fire Inspector (CFI)