Employee Safety Generalist

Henry Ford Hospital • Detroit, MI

42d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Employee Safety, the Employee Safety Generalist is responsible for; Assist in anticipating, identifying, evaluating and implementing controls to address potential workplace related hazards by reducing or eliminating employee safety. Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills to support and work with employees, leadership, physicians and various external audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• One (1) year of employee safety/safety/clinical quality experience.
• Must perform all elements of the job in a competent manner.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job within reasonable accommodations.
• Is knowledgeable of MIOSHA and OSHA laws.
• Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the safety
• Ability to adapt, respond and prioritize in a rapidly changing health care environment and ability to successfully manage multiple competing demands.
• Support new program/initiative development, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.
• Strong Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email, and internet navigation software.
• Basic understanding of health care cultures including medical and nursing cultures.
• Sound decision-making skills and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the developing, creating acceptance of, and implementing means, methods and programs.
• Interprets regulations and assists in the development/implementation of strategies to ensure compliance with government regulations and company requirements.
• Works closely with the Safety Specialist(s) and management to help develop strategies for the successful implementation of employee safety recommendations.
• Responsible for writing, maintaining, and updating assigned program policy and procedures, and coordinating/delivering applicable employee training.
• Conduct periodic employee safety and health walk-through inspections of all workplace facilities.
• Assist in incident investigation management.
• Work alongside managers/employees on employee safety issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees