Safety Officer III

Life at Medxcel: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

Your Future Role at a Glance

Location: Detroit, MI, US

Facility: Henry Ford St. John's Hospital

Department: Facilities

Schedule: 1st shift | Full-time

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provides leadership support to safety staff, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring team readiness, and escalating performance concerns as needed.
• Manages Environment of Care (EC), Life Safety, and Emergency Management (EM) programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk identification, and effective policy implementation.
• Oversees safety monitoring, incident investigations, and root cause analysis to identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develops and delivers training programs on safety, hazard prevention, and regulatory standards for staff and leadership.
• Supports policy and procedure development, interpretation, and compliance, maintaining documentation systems (e.g., FMOS) and ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Maintains and improves regulatory documentation and facility management plans, ensuring readiness for inspections and compliance with all applicable standards.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Emergency Management, or related field, or a high school diploma with 7 years' experience in hospital safety management, security management, risk management, emergency management, facilities management, quality improvement, infection control, or related field

License/Certification:

• Valid Driver's License
• Relevant certifications in areas of Environmental/Regulatory compliance and safety including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)

Experience:

• At least seven years of experience in inpatient health care safety and/or emergency management