Spec. Safety & Emergency Mgrmt
About The Position
The Specialist for Safety & Emergency Management assists with identifying, assessing, and controlling environmental hazards at all Hospital facilities for in-patients, visitors, and personnel by implementing a facility-wide safety management program. The role assists with researching, developing, and updating safety policies and procedures; consulting with administration, department supervisors, and staff; providing in-service education; investigating accidents and incidents; and supporting regulatory compliance under the direction of the Hospital’s Environment of Care Committee. The Specialist assists in ensuring compliance with safety management and other environment-of-care functions defined by The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Drug Administration, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and other related regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- Two years of work experience in safety, emergency response/management, hazardous waste operations, and/or disaster preparedness.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) certification and Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) certification are required, or must be obtained within one year of being in the position.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Ability to learn and apply regulations and requirements related to safety and emergency management programs and procedures.
- Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time restraints.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients’ families, El Paso County Hospital District Associates, and professionals.
- Proficiency with computers, including Word, Excel, email, and calendar applications.
- Proficiency in desktop publishing software.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assist with identifying, assessing, and controlling environmental hazards at all Hospital facilities.
- Implement a facility-wide safety management program for in-patients, visitors, and personnel.
- Assist in researching, developing, and updating safety policies and procedures.
- Consult with administration, department supervisors, and staff.
- Provide in-service education.
- Investigate accidents and incidents.
- Assist with regulatory compliance under the direction of the Hospital’s Environment of Care Committee.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with safety management and other environment-of-care functions defined by relevant regulatory agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
