What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporal position at Valley Health?
Department
PUBLIC SAFETY - 308076
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Job Description
Must be available for duty assignment at assigned Valley Health facility. May be asked to work shifts at any VH facility to support the operations of the department. May be asked to work alternate shifts temporarily to support the operations of the department. This position will assist with providing Public Safety presence on their assigned shift to support operations, teamwork and morale. Assists the shift sergeant and Lt. in preparation of schedules and daily operations in their absences. This is a working position and the majority of the work is physical in nature and functions in a similar capacity as a Public Safety Officer with respect to patrolling and responding to routine services and emergency responses. This position may be required to work alternate shifts to support the operations of the department and hospital. This position will conduct and interact with all levels of patients, visitors, staff and others. This position works holidays and weekends. This position may assist the shift Sergeant in orienting new officers and to assist in validating competencies.
Corporal conducts investigations, writes reports and conducts inspections of departments and facilities.
Each Corporal properly and completely documents all rounds; writes the necessary reports about all incidents; submits reports by the end of the shift during which the pertinent incident occurred. Corporal must be proficient in the use of the RMS Public Safety incident computer based system and the VH Risk Qual System. Corporal must know when to communicate information confidentially and which method of communication should be used for the type of communication being given. Each Corporal immediately corrects problems or writes appropriate work orders or memos or reports problem to safety officers and others when safety related problems are observed; Corporal inspects fire extinguishers and eye wash stations and conduct or assist others in conducting other safety and Public Safety inspections such as Environment of Care Rounds as assigned; test and check alarm system equipment and other equipment as assigned to make sure they are functioning correctly; perform fire watches when requested; monitors Camera systems, Infant Abduction systems, Fire Alarm systems, Medical Gas Alarms, and generator alarms. Investigates reports of loss and damage property and reports of criminal activity. Assist law enforcement with in custody individuals as needed. Each Corporal is required to have a strong working knowledge of the facility assigned, Campus grounds and all related buildings on Campus; analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property; respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to our command location; perform inspection of buildings, doors (interior and exterior) to make sure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day; pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier’s office in the. Corporals are requested periodically to search patient rooms and patient property for contraband and if found to take the proper safety steps to render them safe. Respond to AirCare landing and take offs. Each Corporal is courteous to the public (patients, visitors, employees, doctors, sales and service people, neighbors and passers-by, etc.). Shows a professional attitude consistently; promptly responds to such requests 95 percent of the time. When this is not possible because of higher priority, the person or department requesting services is promptly notified. Corporals provide detailed directions when requested by a visitor or patient; provide escorts to staff members when requested on off business hours. Provide patient and staff Public Safety and safety stand by for terminations, TDO hearings. Escorts disgruntled individuals from the building or property. Responds to emergency calls for service consistently in a prompt manner. IE. Fire, Biological, Mass casualty, Hospital Lock Down, Radiation Emergencies and Active Shooter; uses sound judgment and discretion in handling such calls 100 percent of the time; prepared to assist special needs patient population; assists in transporting patients to BHS; monitor ECO/TDO patients; intervenes in patient, visitor or family disputes and maintains order. Provides assistance to staff when they are working with an aggressive person and intervenes as necessary before staff are injured.
Corporal may be exposed to chemicals and persons with various illnesses, and individuals with aggressive behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
One year of Public Safety, law enforcement, military or full time college experience required
Certification & Licensures
Valid driver's license required
American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation required
International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Supervisor level within 1 year required
ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 90 days required
May be required to obtain instructor certification in aggression management, ASP baton, Handcuff OC Foam Spray
Qualifications
Knowledge of Public Safety systems, procedures, enforcement codes preferred.
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Successful completion of a 90-day training period required.
Good PR, And Written And Verbal Communication Skills Required
Ability to use common sense and think quickly on feet required
Good Problem solving and decision making skill required
Ability to interact with individual with special needs, varying backgrounds, ethnicities, and under stress required
Team building qualities required
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
3 A Administration
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
PUBLIC SAFETY - 308076
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Job Description
Must be available for duty assignment at assigned Valley Health facility. May be asked to work shifts at any VH facility to support the operations of the department. May be asked to work alternate shifts temporarily to support the operations of the department. This position will assist with providing Public Safety presence on their assigned shift to support operations, teamwork and morale. Assists the shift sergeant and Lt. in preparation of schedules and daily operations in their absences. This is a working position and the majority of the work is physical in nature and functions in a similar capacity as a Public Safety Officer with respect to patrolling and responding to routine services and emergency responses. This position may be required to work alternate shifts to support the operations of the department and hospital. This position will conduct and interact with all levels of patients, visitors, staff and others. This position works holidays and weekends. This position may assist the shift Sergeant in orienting new officers and to assist in validating competencies.
Corporal conducts investigations, writes reports and conducts inspections of departments and facilities.
Each Corporal properly and completely documents all rounds; writes the necessary reports about all incidents; submits reports by the end of the shift during which the pertinent incident occurred. Corporal must be proficient in the use of the RMS Public Safety incident computer based system and the VH Risk Qual System. Corporal must know when to communicate information confidentially and which method of communication should be used for the type of communication being given. Each Corporal immediately corrects problems or writes appropriate work orders or memos or reports problem to safety officers and others when safety related problems are observed; Corporal inspects fire extinguishers and eye wash stations and conduct or assist others in conducting other safety and Public Safety inspections such as Environment of Care Rounds as assigned; test and check alarm system equipment and other equipment as assigned to make sure they are functioning correctly; perform fire watches when requested; monitors Camera systems, Infant Abduction systems, Fire Alarm systems, Medical Gas Alarms, and generator alarms. Investigates reports of loss and damage property and reports of criminal activity. Assist law enforcement with in custody individuals as needed. Each Corporal is required to have a strong working knowledge of the facility assigned, Campus grounds and all related buildings on Campus; analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property; respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to our command location; perform inspection of buildings, doors (interior and exterior) to make sure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day; pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier’s office in the. Corporals are requested periodically to search patient rooms and patient property for contraband and if found to take the proper safety steps to render them safe. Respond to AirCare landing and take offs. Each Corporal is courteous to the public (patients, visitors, employees, doctors, sales and service people, neighbors and passers-by, etc.). Shows a professional attitude consistently; promptly responds to such requests 95 percent of the time. When this is not possible because of higher priority, the person or department requesting services is promptly notified. Corporals provide detailed directions when requested by a visitor or patient; provide escorts to staff members when requested on off business hours. Provide patient and staff Public Safety and safety stand by for terminations, TDO hearings. Escorts disgruntled individuals from the building or property. Responds to emergency calls for service consistently in a prompt manner. IE. Fire, Biological, Mass casualty, Hospital Lock Down, Radiation Emergencies and Active Shooter; uses sound judgment and discretion in handling such calls 100 percent of the time; prepared to assist special needs patient population; assists in transporting patients to BHS; monitor ECO/TDO patients; intervenes in patient, visitor or family disputes and maintains order. Provides assistance to staff when they are working with an aggressive person and intervenes as necessary before staff are injured.
Corporal may be exposed to chemicals and persons with various illnesses, and individuals with aggressive behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
One year of Public Safety, law enforcement, military or full time college experience required
Certification & Licensures
Valid driver's license required
American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation required
International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Supervisor level within 1 year required
ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 90 days required
May be required to obtain instructor certification in aggression management, ASP baton, Handcuff OC Foam Spray
Qualifications
Knowledge of Public Safety systems, procedures, enforcement codes preferred.
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Successful completion of a 90-day training period required.
Good PR, And Written And Verbal Communication Skills Required
Ability to use common sense and think quickly on feet required
Good Problem solving and decision making skill required
Ability to interact with individual with special needs, varying backgrounds, ethnicities, and under stress required
Team building qualities required
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
3 A Administration
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
