Senior Sanitarian (NY HELPS) – 46766

Duties Description Acute Care Hospitals and Diagnostic & Treatment Centers. Provider oversight is conducted via periodic licensing/certification surveys and complaint investigations, as well as review of Certificate of Need (CON) applications for new services or changes to services. The Senior Sanitarian is responsible for participating in the survey, complaint investigation and CON review process by applying knowledge and expertise of various fire, sanitation, and safety codes. A primary focus of the Senior Sanitarian is application of Life Safety Code and other related National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire safety codes. Surveillance of the providers is accomplished through direct observation, interviews and record review. The focus of this surveillance is on the systems which assure quality care delivery and patient safety. Respond to public health emergencies as directed.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS DOH employee with...