Security Officer - Quakertown, United States - St. Luke's University Health Network

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The security office provides a resource of information for patients, visitors and the staff at the hospital. At all times the officer must display helpful positive attitude when dealing with all external and internal customers. In addition, the officer performs security duties, responds to all Control Team alerts, code blues, fires and disaster alerts. The core responsibility is to protect staff, visitors, patients and property according to policy and procedures and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Patrols hospital property to ensure the safety for patients, visitors, employees etc.
• Handles and monitors patients that exhibit violent behavior.
• Investigates security related incidents and documents findings on an incident report.
• Documents and maintains a daily report of activities.
• Locks and unlocks various buildings around the hospital campus.
• Responsible for being part of the fire and disaster response teams.
• Enforces the hospital parking policy.
• Display a caring and professional attitude when greeting all customers at all times.
• Performs hazardous patient decontamination procedures. Identifies hazards, selects proper personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection) sets up appropriate decontamination systems, removes contaminated clothing from patients and contains contaminated wastes for proper disposal.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.