Infection Control- Physical Environment Coordinator
Job 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
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Education: |
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. |
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Experience: |
Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare, hospital, or regulated care environment. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Physical environment or life safety compliance Licensed healthcare professional |
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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:
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Maintain collaboration to ensure the Physical Environment program is compliant |
20% |
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Collect, analyze, and maintain data on safety, infection control, environmental rounds, and physical environment operations to identify risks and drive improvement initiatives. |
30% |
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Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures related to physical environment safety, infection control, life safety, and regulatory compliance. |
20% |
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Coordinate cross-department initiatives with Emergency Management, Life Safety, Facilities, and Quality Control, including inspections, preventive maintenance, environmental rounds, and corrective action plans. |
15% |
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Prepare and lead ACHC survey readiness activities, including documentation management, mock surveys, and corrective action follow-up. |
10% |
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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.