SAFETY OFFICER

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Safety Officer leads and directs safety activity at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH), reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The role oversees complex safety operations, including fire control system management, contractor safety reviews, building safety assessments, emergency and disaster exercises, and required life safety documentation for The Joint Commission. The officer identifies potential problems and recommends strategic solutions consistent with ASH's mission, objectives, policies, and schedules; assists with proposed policies and procedures; visits sites and reviews project and contract progress; and addresses issues as they arise. The role also monitors onsite contractors for compliance with safety standards. ASH provides inpatient psychiatric care to people with serious mental illness who need long-term behavioral health care. The hospital promotes hope and wellness and supports individualized treatment focused on recovery, education, and quality of life. The position is based at 501 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business, or a related field.
Four years of hospital safety or emergency management experience in a health care setting; a master's degree in a related field may substitute for two years of work experience.
Knowledge of OSHA, CMS, The Joint Commission, state licensing, and other regulatory standards relevant to health care.
Strong familiarity with NFPA regulations, state fire code, and emergency preparedness.
Knowledge of performance management, continuous quality improvement, and Lean methodologies.
Excellent documentation, organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, computer software, leadership, and written and oral presentation skills.
Ability to provide training and presentations to individuals and groups, foster relationships with stakeholders with competing interests, and explain hospital processes, policies, and procedures to outside surveyors.
Ability to develop, maintain, and document hospital plans and activities; communicate safety expectations and their justification; and maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and community groups.
Ability to support a diverse, inclusive, and equal-opportunity workforce.
Valid driver's license.
Must possess a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card or apply for one within seven working days after beginning employment.
Newly hired state employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional certification.
Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate monthly life and fire safety exercises, including fire drills and environmental tours of campus buildings, and develop a schedule that meets regulatory requirements.
Complete pre-construction assessments and contractor safety reviews.
Coordinate the development, updating, and monitoring of hospital planning documents, including the Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and associated management plans.
Participate with local or state entities in hospital emergency planning exercises and develop recurring annual tabletop drills requiring activation of the hospital Incident Command Center; document activities.
Coordinate with regulatory entities to support compliance with OSHA, CMS, The Joint Commission, state licensing, and state and local permitting requirements.
Consult with hospital divisions and units, providing guidance and training on safety requirements and compliance.
Identify potential problems, recommend strategic solutions, assist with proposed policies and procedures, conduct site visits, review project and contract progress, and take action to correct issues.
Monitor third-party contractors working onsite to ensure safety standards are followed.
Perform other duties related to the position, typically 5% to 10% of the role.