Safety Specialist
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Job Location:
St Joseph, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Responsible for the development coordination and implementation of Life Safety Reliability and Regulatory standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients staff and visitors. Collaborates with leadership to identify and prioritize key patient life safety and quality improvement projects. Will conduct patient/employee life safety investigations utilizing appropriate risk management/quality tools.
Essential Functions
Conducts periodic site inspections to assess standard and regulatory compliance. Escorts outside agencies on life safety related tours and inspections.
Acts as a consultant on organization-wide life safety issues and conditions that interfere with the delivery of safe and effective services. Conducts quarterly Hazard Assessments related to IAQ and construction.
Develops and implements policies procedures and processes that are in alignment with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State of Michigan Joint Commission Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in conjunction with medical staff within the Corewell Health System.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and departments and other divisions inside/outside the Health System including but not limited to government / regulatory agencies Joint Commission administration board members order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
Works collaboratively with Human Resources to develop implement and review life safety /regulatory education and training requirements / programs to meet the needs of staff. Uses and evaluates appropriate resources and facilities to provide orientation and educational activities in a fiscally responsible manner.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent related field
2 years of relevant experience related experience
Preferred
Fire and Life Safety experience in facility and construction fields
Proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable design software
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Environment and Life Safety - CorporateEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- OSHA
- Child Protective Services
- EPA
- Unity
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
Corewell Health is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status
