Safety Officer

Overview

Safety Mission:
Safety Managements mission is to protect U of U Health Community, Facilities, and its environment through sound management, best practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Safety Purpose:
The purpose of Safety Management is to provide systematic mechanism for identifying and minimizing hazards in physical environments, implementing safety programs, and providing safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

• 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• 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, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking