Job Description
Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; assists with orientation of new employees as assigned; assists in the implementation of a new system of receiving, logging, storing, and releasing of patient valuables and belongings; supervises and participates in ground post duties in the daily operations of the hospital security; maintains accurate and complete records such as: shift logs, activity reports, incident reports, etc.; trains staff in security and life safety; provides security for meetings and events held on hospital grounds; provides protection of buildings and grounds to detect fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, maintain order, and enforce hospital rules; conducts fire drills; responsible for inspecting fire extinguishers; collects and secures patients valuables; physically restrains patients or visitors when ordered by appropriate authority; ability to operate a motor vehicle; performs information desk duties while monitoring security video system equipment; answers phones and interacts with the public in a professional and courteous manner; patrols premises on foot and by cart to protect persons and property; occasionally works in inclement weather exposed to harsh conditions; Investigates and prepares legible written reports of incidents and accidents, reports must be concise and within the standards of the University, Hospital and Security Department; suggests and assists in implementation of solutions to security and/or safety problems; performs safety and fire inspections; assists in controlling traffic, parking, and unruly or violent patients and visitors; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; helps others and improve the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and one year security or related experience. Specified positions may require possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. Specified positions may require a permit to carry firearms in Mobile County, Alabama.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Job Tags
Relief, Live in, Shift work