Market Director of Safety

About the role

This position is incentive eligible. Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive safety management program for the organization. Functions as the primary liaison with staff in the operation of the various program components. Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with relevant federal, state and local statutes, regulations and reporting requirements. Develops and administers safety education program for medical center staff. Responsible for organizational compliance with TJC Environment of Care, Life Safety, and OSHA standards related to patient and staff safety. Assists in the administration of the property loss prevention and claims management program. Continually improves processes and services throughout the organization that impact safety management.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive safety management program for the organization
• Functions as the primary liaison with staff in the operation of the various program components
• Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with relevant federal, state and local statutes, regulations and reporting requirements
• Develops and administers safety education program for medical center staff
• Responsible for organizational compliance with TJC Environment of Care, Life Safety, and OSHA standards related to patient and staff safety
• Assists in the administration of the property loss prevention and claims management program
• Continually improves processes and services throughout the organization that impact safety management

Qualifications

Required Registration, Licensure or Certification

• None

Preferred Registration, Licensure or Certification

• Current licensure or registration as related to the incumbent's degree
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (ASHE Certification)
• Other certification in safety profession

Required Education or Experience

• None

Preferred Education or Experience

• Master's degree in a quality control, risk, business or health-related field
• 4-6 years of experience Safety and/or loss control or training
• Hazardous waste training within six months of hire and renewal of subject matter annually

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of current safety and risk management practices, loss control, and claim management
• Hazardous Material and Waste training (supervision of individual will occur until training is achieved)
• Proper management of satellite accumulation and storage containers
• How to conduct adequate weekly inspection of hazardous waste storage
• Knowledgeable and responsible of Hazardous Waste Determinations
• Knowledgeable and responsible for DOT shipping requirement
• Knowledgeable of universal waste (U and P listed) along with D characteristic waste
• Knowledgeable and responsible for changes in the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
• How to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest and recordkeeping
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond effectively and appropriately to situations involving risk or unsafe conditions or concerns
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to write policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead committees and groups effectively so as to achieve team and organizational goals
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other safety-related laws and regulations
• Commitment to understanding and valuing individual differences and ability to foster an environment of acceptance, fairness and mutual respect
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate with Wesley Medical Center associates and community members at all levels in a respectful, supportive, positive, objective manner, keeping the issues at the forefront of the discussion
• Demonstrated ability to work on problem solving as a process issue, not a personality issue
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes and recommend actions
• Organizational skills: time management, self-motivation, project management, priority setting
• Knowledge of waste and inefficiencies common to the healthcare setting

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of safety and risk management practices in a healthcare setting

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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