Safety Specialist

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of Life Safety, Reliability and Regulatory standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Collaborates with leadership to identify and prioritize key patient life safety and quality improvement projects. Will conduct patient/employee life safety investigations utilizing appropriate risk management/quality tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field
• 2 years of relevant experience related experience

Nice To Haves

• Fire and Life Safety experience in facility and construction fields
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable design software

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic site inspections to assess standard and regulatory compliance.
• Escorts outside agencies on life safety related tours and inspections.
• Acts as a consultant on organization-wide life safety issues and conditions that interfere with the delivery of safe and effective services.
• Conducts quarterly Hazard Assessments related to IAQ and construction.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and processes that are in alignment with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), State of Michigan, Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in conjunction with medical staff within the Corewell Health System.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and departments and other divisions inside/outside the Health System including, but not limited to government / regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, administration, board members, etc., in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to develop, implement and review life safety /regulatory education and training requirements / programs to meet the needs of staff.
• Uses and evaluates appropriate resources and facilities to provide orientation and educational activities in a fiscally responsible manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level