Health & Safety Officers

Facility: Seton Medical Center Hays

Regulatory

Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM). Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation.
Monitor potential and actual environmental hazards. Participate in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
Lead emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety preferred.
Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Healthcare Safety, Emergency Management, Facilities Management
Bachelors Degree Preferred
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Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM). Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation.
Monitor potential and actual environmental hazards. Participate in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
Lead emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety preferred.
Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.