Market Safety Officer

21 Jun 2024

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Market Safety OfficerSt. Luke's HealthLufkin, TexasRequisition ID 2022-248046 Employment Type Full Time Department Environmental Health & Safety Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Remote No Category HousekeepingOverviewBaylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and CHI St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.POSITION SUMMARY :The Market Safety Officer is the market subject matter resource on all safety issues for a designated market/hospital: issues may include industrial hygiene, chemical safety and hygiene, construction safety, fire and life safety, environmental protection and general workplace safety. The position is responsible for coordinating within the market all ongoing safety programs, implementation of new safety programs, and developing necessary processes for identifying opportunities for improvement in code compliance relating to Environment of Care issues as outlined in the accreditation standards for Healthcare Organizations.ResponsibilitiesPOSITION RESPONSIBILITES Provide advice and assistance to all levels of management within the market in the development and application of physical & environmental safety programs, and policies and procedures, in order to comply with all applicable local, state & federal statutes. Coordinate program compliance structure that is directly related to national and local regulatory requirements, to include Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) health care program requirements. Conduct audits and assessments to ensure continual compliance with all applicable local, state & federal regulatory agencies, accreditation Environment of Care requirements and CHI St. Luke’s program standards. Assist in the management of life safety and utility shutdown permitting programs. Provide input and direction for Interim Life Safety Measures and workplace safety requirements for all construction & renovation projects. Support and advise on all fire and life safety compliance in meeting local, state and federal requirements including International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), NFPA and other local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. Participate in EPA Healthcare Program Development and Management to include all waste disposal, recycling, Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and Moisture Damaged Material (MDM) programs for all market locations. Coordinate OSHA and general safety regulatory compliance on all market locations and support OSHA Safety Data Sheet (SDS) programs. Assist with development and management of employee chemical exposure, ergonomics and noise monitoring programs. Provide input and recommendations concerning safety related accident investigations. Conduct safety training and orientation(s) as appropriate. Participate in Hospital Environment of Care committee(s) and other safety related committees or workgroups as needed. Responsible for management of team members including evaluation of appropriate staffing and structure. Orient, on-board and train new staff members. Timely evaluation of the performance of direct reports. Provide oversight of departmental budget. Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Licensure Required:Bachelor’s Degree of an accredited (4) year college or university required.

Minimum Experience:Five (5) years of experience in health care and safety compliance field.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Code Interpretation – Ability to read, analyze and interpret applicable federal, state and local compliance codes as they relate to healthcare.

Quality - Completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.

Productivity - Efficiently utilizes time by prioritizing work.

Customer Service - Upholds organizational and departmental service standards.

Decision Making - Displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.

Problem solving skills.

Able to work well under pressure and on concurrent, multidisciplinary projects.

Able to work effectively with diverse group of people.

Must have good written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertified Safety Professional (CSP)

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)

Previous hospital experience to include participation in TJC &/or DNV accreditation surveys and Environment of Care or Physical Environment programs.

Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed toa diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protectedby law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,pleaseclick here. (https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/35300/img/v10/EEOLawPoster.pdf)CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

Full-time
  • ID: #43466464
  • State: Texas Lufkin 75901 Lufkin USA
  • City: Lufkin
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-06-21
  • Deadline: 2022-08-21
  • Category: Et cetera