Overview
As a condition of employment with CHA-Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, all employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status in accordance to the state mandate orders.
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924.
The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care.
With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.
HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S.
and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).
Professional Requirements
Assists in the performance of duties necessary to operate and maintain boilers and other auxiliary equipment necessary for producing steam for heat and power for this facility.
Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Position Summary:
Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems.
Operates and maintains boilers.
Observes various meters and gauges and takes appropriate action for safe operation.
Repairs and/or replaces broken or worn parts, i.e., valves, meters, levers.
Keeps log on each boiler and cooling tower water samples.
Assigns proper chemical treatment to boiling and cooling waters.
Reports major repair needs and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Keeps boiler room clean and orderly.
Performs periodic inspection of mechanical rooms throughout the facility to insure proper operation of heat, air conditioning and ventilation and medical support equipment, i.e., vacuum pumps, air compressors.
Checks pressure and temperature gauges periodically.
Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.
Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention and control and complies with codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Maintains records, reports, logs, statistics and files as required.
Submits requisitions for supplies and equipment.
Maintains professional growth and development through in-services, seminars and workshops.
Starts, stops, switches over boilers as appropriate.
Cleans and repairs boilers, blows tubes and discharges sediment, regulates feed water and condensation pumps, lubricates pump equipment.
Follow preventive maintenance or designated maintenance schedule.
Performs work such as repacking valves as needed, changing piping, cleaning and painting in boiler room as needed and lubricating boiler compressors, pumps and related parts regularly.
Cleans inside of boiler walls as needed.
Performs other duties as directed.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); training in boiler room operating techniques and related activities.
Preferred Education:
N/A
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:
Knowledge of boiler operation, cleaning and maintenance and safety procedures; incinerator operation, cleaning and maintenance; heat, ventilation and air conditioning operation.
Computer skills are required
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:
Sufficient previous experience as fireperson in a hospital boiler room or similar setting preferred
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:
Unlimited Steam Engineer License is required
Current Fire Safety card
Disclaimer, Compliance and Service Language:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required.
The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports compliance and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s policies and procedures.
Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.
SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
WORKPLACE SAFETY: In addition to defined working conditions and physical requirements, employees are accountable for working safely; following established policies & procedures; utilizing all designated protective personal equipment (PPE) and/or safety equipment assigned for task; and reporting all injuries and hazards to their supervisor immediately. Supervisors and Managers are accountable for ensuring the safety performance of employees; applying consistent practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; providing guidance to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
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