Safety Officer

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position reports to the manager and helps to coordinate the safety program and its respective policies, processes, and procedures. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Implements, monitors and enforces the Safety Management Program based on applicable law, regulations and accepted practice.
• Ensures that the organization is compliant with assigned accreditation body standards including applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Supports the ongoing organization-wide process to collect and analyze information about deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains training records and all other safety related compliance documentation.
• Helps the manager prepare reports for leadership and outside regulatory agencies.
• Helps the manager represent the hospital to regulatory agencies such as DNV, OSHA, EPA, FAA and CAMTS etc. as applicable.
• Implements, monitors and tracks the safety committee recommendations and monitors the effectiveness of the implemented recommendations.
• Serves as a resource to units and departments in developing local safety plans, safe working habits and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Responds to employee safety concerns, including participation in incident response activities and related communication, develops corrective actions, and ensures appropriate follow‑up.
• May consult with staff and employees on a variety of safety issues, concerns and policies including but not limited to waste management, hazardous material management and control.
• May perform emergency preparedness drills and exercises.
• May develop and deliver emergency preparedness and disaster‑related training for employees and staff.
• May participate in incident response activities beyond routine safety concern management (as applicable to the department).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including but not limited to the above.
• Knowledge of accreditation agency requirements and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory law.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to form collaborative partnerships while also holding leaders, staff and employee accountable.
• Highly motivated, engaged and is a self-starter.
• Solid organizational skills and knows how to manage prioritize.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to provide as well as follow direction / instructions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in safety-related field, Business, Hospital Administration, a related field, or the equivalency.
• Two years of experience coordinating a safety program, or related experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Certified Safety Officer (CSO) certificate.
• OSHA General Safety certificates and/or certification.
• Some positions may require additional experience related to specific department, including experience in air medical transport industry.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Under direction of the manager, this position has the authority to intervene whenever unsafe conditions exists or may exist that pose an immediate threat to life safety or that threaten to damage equipment or facilities.
• Ability to walk for 4-6 hours a day or more multiple days a week.
• This role involves light physical activity, including occasionally lifting or moving items up to 20 pounds in support of patient and employee safety.
• The position also plays an important role in helping the organization prepare for and respond to emergencies or larger scale disruptions. During events that impact patient care or business operations, the incumbent serves as a key team member and may work in environments that include operational or environmental hazards.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86290
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday-Friday (some nights/weekends when responding to incidents)
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 16C HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Category Police Security/Safety

Workplace Set Up On-site