Safety Officer & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/Full-Time/Days

Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

• Responsible for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of safety and health hazards. Work with departments to minimize environmental health and safety risks and manage compliance with applicable regulations. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of emergency preparedness standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Coordinate education and exercises within the organization to ensure an organized response during a disaster. Responsibilities include the integration of safety and other relevant regulations, and 24/7 oversight of incident and event response.

1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
2. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Fire Protection or related field.  3-5 years of experience in emergency preparedness, safety and/or regulatory compliance. Experience in a healthcare-related field preferred.  Prior experience in program coordination. Certification in Emergency Management and Safety such as CHEP or CHSP.