Senior Safety Specialist, Baptist Downtown
About The Position
Baptist Downtown Protective Services is hiring a Senior Safety Specialist to join our team at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity at Baptist Downtown. This role provides organization-wide leadership, consultation, and technical expertise in workplace safety, life safety, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness. Oversees safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, and other governing agencies. Coordinates safety training, incident investigations, emergency preparedness activities, and life safety initiatives while serving as a key resource for regulatory readiness and risk mitigation. Leads Environment of Care and safety committees, develops policies and procedures, manages hazardous materials and decontamination programs, and partners with organizational leaders to promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all facilities. Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.
Requirements
- 3-5 Years Healthcare Experience
- High School Diploma Required
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Required
- Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) Required
Responsibilities
- Provides organization-wide leadership, consultation, and technical expertise in workplace safety, life safety, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness.
- Oversees safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, and other governing agencies.
- Coordinates safety training, incident investigations, emergency preparedness activities, and life safety initiatives.
- Serves as a key resource for regulatory readiness and risk mitigation.
- Leads Environment of Care and safety committees.
- Develops policies and procedures.
- Manages hazardous materials and decontamination programs.
- Partners with organizational leaders to promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
