Safety Officer Manager

Safety Officer Manager

Job Duties

Overall responsibility for planning, implementation and management of regulatory compliance with Environment of Care, Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Management. Plan and organize the broad range of activities, processes and procedures conducted by the specialty including future plans and strategies in conjunction with Decontamination team.

Ensures that the hospital maintains a current statement of conditions. Interpretation and enforcement of the Life Safety Code and other safety regulatory guidance. Participates and assures hazard surveillance for building and grounds. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of the environment of care plans using established objectives, scope, and performance improvement standards. Ensures capability to identify and evaluate hazards; be able to provide direction with respect to safety of operations; have the authority to alter, suspend or terminate decontamination response activity. Understand and direct minimum level of personal protective equipment for the First Receivers an be able to assist and lead Decontamination team in all levels of decontaminating victims and be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)

Documents, consistent with established protocol and guidelines, information on the department. Gives concise and pertinent reports regarding departmental information including rational explanations for actions/interventions based on current practice standards, and proven experience, etc. Manage and maintain documentation of certification/training requirements for al decontamination team members. Certify decontamination line and team for receipt of patients.

Works with other healthcare organizations, cities and emergency responders to ensure effective response to a community-wide emergency. Manage efforts to work with other THR facilities, healthcare organizations, cities and emergency responders in collaborative manner to ensure supplies and other resources are effectively managed in the event of an emergency situation.

Responsible for managing staff working with the decontamination specialties including interviewing, recruitment, training and specialty compensation; education and training of staff relevant to EOC issues. Coordinate and supervise a 24/7 certified decontamination team available to support hospital, ensuring all staffing, training and logistical requirements are maintained at all times.

Performs all duties/responsibilities of the Safety Officer and acts upon any conditions, which pose an immediate threat to life or health, or pose a threat of damage to equipment or buildings. Assures, coordinates, and participates in the implementation of the environment of care management plans: safety, security, hazardous materials and waste, decontamination and emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment, and utility systems.

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree Business or Healthcare Administration, Safety Engineering, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Decontamination or other related area preferred

Experience

3 years Emergency Management, Environment of Care or related field required

Decontamination management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

DL - Drivers License required upon hire

CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional or CHSP required within two years of hire

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager preferred within 3 years of hire

Hazwoper Certification required within 12 months of hire

Skills

Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised while achieving the stated goals and objectives. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc. Ability to prepare, modify and update training materials and deliver presentations, as required or necessary. Apply professional judgement and utilize specialty skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely decontamination capability.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is "to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve".

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We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We're committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and to do your life's best work here!

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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• 2023 Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we're one of only three health systems to be recognized.)

• Becker's Healthcare 2023 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare

• America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek magazine (We're one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.)

• 2022 "20 Best Workplaces in Health Care" by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (8th consecutive year, 7th year as #1)

• 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®

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