Safety Officer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the implementation and evaluation of chemical, biological, radiological, general and fire safety programs under occasional guidance. Provides technical and administrative consultation as required.

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
Safety (Intermediate): The knowledge of and attentiveness to safety as well as compliance with the rules regarding safety.
Computer/Electronic Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge of the use of applications and tasks on computers and other electronic devices as part of regular work responsibilities. It includes knowledge of software such as word processors, spreadsheets, text editors, and graphics.
Documentation & Writing Skills (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge, training, and experience in documentation and writing to provide high quality products that will engage an audience and speak for the organization. Delivers documentation services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others.
Project Management (Novice): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
Data Analysis (Novice): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.
Bachelor's (Required)
2 years relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Understand applicable external regulations and internal policies/SOP's and evaluate compliance status. This includes contributing to the development of inspection checklists, performing inspections, and preparing and presenting results.
Develop draft department documents including SOP's and guides.
Deliver training to specified audiences. Contribute to development of training presentations and programs.
Develop and implement technical skills in either radiation safety, chemical safety, biological safety, hospital safety or a combination of multiple areas. Participate in scholastic study of technical area with preference on plotting a path to certification.
Assist as needed (with or without technical expertise) in all safety programs where manual labor is required such as completing data entry, paperwork, or other tasks for large-scale events. Be able to perform on-the-job training for tasks that have been mastered.
Communicate effectively with customers with whom there is frequent direct interaction and contribute to communication with external agencies including preparing draft written communications.
Contribute to the development of departmental reports for internal and/or external reporting including producing draft versions.
Participates on various associated committees, subcommittees and task forces by appointment; provides recommendations and assists with corrective actions.