Manager Life Safety

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

• This role maintains continuous survey readiness for the hospital system through compliance with regulations from a number of regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Maintains records for Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies (including compliance library).
• Oversees Facilities Department work order system (acts as local administrator).
• Supervises CMMS and life safety compliance personnel for the system.

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Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Certified Hospital Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), or Certified Hospital Fire Safety Professional (CHFSP) attained within 1 year of hire.

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality