Life Safety Code Inspector

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections of Medicare/Medicaid certified hospitals, long-term care facilities, and certified ambulatory surgical centers to determine compliance with the federal Life Safety Code requirements.
• Perform the inspection and extensively document the results of the inspection according to established Medicare and Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines.
• Prepare reports documenting noncompliance with the federal Life Safety Code pursuant to Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) guidelines and other reports as directed.
• Review plans of correction from Non-Compliant Health Facilities.
• Conducts follow-up visits as necessary.
• Provide consultation to other staff and providers regarding Life Safety Code issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and in diverse settings.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, and overtime needs.
• Experience with National fire safety codes and Federal Building Regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks.
• Ability to travel, as needed, mostly in Kentucky. Rare occasions of travel to other states may be required.
• Physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: Three years of experience as a facility safety director, facility engineer, fire prevention inspector, insurance claims adjuster, or in a job requiring knowledge of the federal Life Safety Code.
• Special Requirements: Under State Agency (SA) agreement with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), must successfully receive and pass required CMS training and certification in the performance of the LSC surveys within six months of employment within this job classification.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel is required and overnight stays may be required.

Probationary Period

• This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D