Safety Officer

Ascension • Kyle, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety preferred.
• Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred.
• Healthcare Safety, Emergency Management, Facilities Management
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, collect, disseminate, and intervene in a manner that anticipates, prevents, identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards.
• Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM). Maintain documentation of findings and improvements.
• Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation.
• Monitor potential and actual environmental hazards. Participate in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
• Lead emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree