Employee Safety Program Specialist
About The Position
Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome - demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on board safe, state-of-the-art aircraft. We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting-edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. At Life Link III, safety is more than a priority—it's the foundation of everything we do. As a nonprofit air medical transport organization, our mission is to provide advanced, compassionate critical care transport while fostering a culture where our employees can thrive safely every day. We're looking for an Employee Safety Program Specialist to lead and strengthen our workplace safety programs across all Life Link III locations. If you're passionate about occupational safety, regulatory compliance, employee education, and building a proactive safety culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology, or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in the healthcare industry as an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health, or related departments; experience may be waived if a Master’s degree has been completed in topics listed
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable state safety laws
- Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and training delivery skills
- Ability to influence and build a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication within the organization and provide recommendations on safety and risk management performance
- Ability to apply a systems thinking holistic approach to safety incidents and investigations
- Ability to leverage data to drive efficient and effective safety-informed decisions
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite
- Ability to travel between Life Link III locations
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in fields similar to those listed in minimum requirements
- OSHA 30-Hour certification or training
- Experience in Part 135 or 121 Aviation Operations with Safety Management System (SMS)
- Experience in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and writing comprehensive regulatory reports
Responsibilities
- Lead organization-wide employee safety initiatives across multiple locations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Conduct workplace safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
- Investigate workplace incidents and near misses using root cause analysis to identify meaningful improvements.
- Develop and deliver engaging employee safety education and training programs.
- Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and prepare regulatory reports.
- Oversee emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response readiness.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen a proactive, organization-wide culture of safety.
- Manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs and workplace hazard assessments.
- Recruit, mentor, and support Base Safety Representatives throughout the organization.
- Monitor safety metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned to support Life Link III's mission, operational excellence, and commitment to employee and patient safety.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- 401k with employer match fully vested
- Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Tuition/Training reimbursement program
- Internet and cell phone stipends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
