Senior Occupational Safety Coordinator

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Senior Occupational Safety Coordinator. UAMS is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans, with a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs. This position, referred to as the Radiation Safety Coordinator in the job duties summary, works under general supervision and is responsible for the administration of the Radiation Safety Program for the Campus. The role is governed by safety regulations and institution policy and requires emergency response on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, safety, industrial hygiene, physics, nuclear medicine or a related field with 3 years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field -Or- Associates degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, safety, industrial hygiene, physics, nuclear medicine or a related field with 5 years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field
• Computer competency
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items up to 50 lbs. unassisted; maneuvering 55 gallon drums using a hand truck or drum dolly
• Must medically qualify to wear a respirator and other protective equipment, as needed
• Position requires frequent exposure to hazardous chemical and radioactive wastes

Nice To Haves

• Administration experience
• OSHA’s Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER) 40 Hour initial training with an 8 hours annual refresher
• CPR/AED Certified (Must be obtained within 12 months of hire; Training provided by UAMS)

Responsibilities

• Administer the Radiation Safety Program for the Campus

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees