11996 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Plant Operations: Regulatory Support Svcs
Full time
Yes
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- This position will support the NC Market
- This position may require work to be completed outside of normal 8-5pm working hours
Pay Range
$47.50 - $71.25
It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!
Position: Regional Medical Gas Specialist Senior
Location: Will cover North Carolina Market
Full Time; 1st Shift
Major Responsibilities:
- Program Implementation and Oversight: Partners with the Medical Gas Program Manager to ensure consistent rollout and execution of medical gas program initiatives across the designated region. Supports the implementation and compliance of the enterprise permit-to-work system at the facility level.
- Gas and Vacuum System Code Consulting: Partners with the Medical Gas Program Manager to provide expert consulting on local, state and federal medical gas and vacuum codes, including NFPA standards, ensuring compliance and safety across Advocate Health facilities.
- Regional Leadership and Communication: Acts as the primary liaison between the Program Manager and facility-level RFAs in the designated region. Communicates program updates, policy changes, and training requirements. Provides guidance and clarification to ensure consistent interpretation and application of medical gas standards.
- Facility Support and Technical Guidance: Provides hands-on technical support and oversight to facility RFAs within the designated region. Assists in developing and maintaining maintenance schedules, coordinating vendor services, and responding to emergencies. Offers guidance on troubleshooting, inspections, and repair planning. Supports facility teams in planning and executing medical gas shutdowns, ensuring clear communication with clinical staff, accurate assessment of impacted areas, and proper setup of back-feed systems. Confirms systems are safe and ready before reactivation.
- Education and Training: Coordinates regional training efforts, including ASSE 6040 certification and renewals. Reinforces enterprise learning modules and provides supplemental training based on regional needs. Mentors facility RFAs and promotes continuous learning.
- Policies and Procedures: Ensures facility-level adherence to enterprise policies and procedures related to medical gas systems. Provides feedback to the Enterprise Program Manager for continuous improvement and standardization.
- Data Collection and Reporting: Monitors regional performance metrics, inspection outcomes, and compliance trends. Reports findings to the Enterprise Program Manager and recommends corrective actions or program enhancements.
- Participates in departments initiatives.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Certified Medical Gas Systems Maintainer (ASSE 6040)
Education Required:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent knowledge obtained through years of trade experience.
Experience Required:
- 5 years’ experience in healthcare medical gas management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Working knowledge of medical gas and vacuum systems
- Strong technical knowledge of healthcare-specific medical gas and vacuum codes and standards (e.g., CMS, TJC, NFPA 99).
- Detail-oriented, demonstrated organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage/prioritize, track, and complete tasks/projects within established deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and cultivate strong internal and external relationships.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner to diverse audiences
- Committed to customer service, timely response, collaboration, cooperative professional relationships, and diversity.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to conduct site inspections, which may include climbing ladders and accessing spaces such as mechanical rooms, hot locations, both inside and outside of facilities.
- Work involves exposure to construction sites and operational healthcare facilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the designated region.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Certification/License/Registration
- Additional ASSE Certifications, Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Health Care Safety Professional (CHSP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Preferred Education
- Associate’s or bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred Experience
- Experience with medical gas system design, installation, or inspection
- Familiarity with healthcare construction and renovation projects
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Active membership in a recognized professional organization demonstrating ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with industry standards and practices.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.