Safety Program Officer
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Safety Program Officer
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health our regions topperforming healthcare network and is a 79bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. Were a fullservice notforprofit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services including toptier specialists a modern ER and a beautiful Womens Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at
Position Summary:
The Safety Program Officer directs and implements facility safety programs in accordance with state federal and regulatory standards for Leconte Medical Center and MorristownHamblen Hospital.
Recruiter: Alexa Robbins
Responsibilities
- Serves as Safety Consultant in proper operation of the Facility Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems.
- Develop and facilitate all safety training programs including orientation and continuing education.
- Chairs and directs efforts of Safety Committee.
- Coordinate safety information with committee functions and staff.
- Develop implement and manage life safety management programs.
- Develop implement and manage emergency preparedness programs.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures per the Joint Commission guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Serves as a Safety Consultant in directing and implementing appropriate Safety Programs for LeConte.
- Perform safety inspections per state and federal guidelines and prepare written documentation of inspections.
- Investigate employee incidents/accidents and exposures and document as per OSHA requirements.
- Responsible for clerical duties to include documentation of regulatory compliance policies and procedures meeting minutes safety investigations and all forms of correspondence.
- Oversee all aspects of hazardous materials and waste to meet local state and federal guidelines.
- Develop and implement programs for FDA OSHA and EPA.
- Provide departmental safety inservices as requested by management. Attends meetings and participates on committees as required.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Attends Local meetings and serves on Emergency Planning Groups.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelors degree required. An equivalent combination of postsecondary education and directlyapplicable professionallevel work experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement.
Minimum Experience:
Must understand regulatory standards relating to health and environmental needs including all aspects of NFPA and the Life Safety Code. Excellent communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital staff.
Licensure Requirement:
None
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
