Off Site Compliance Specialist- Safety

About the role

Fulltime, benefits eligible role. Mon - Fri, days. Travel required 50%-70% within Ohio. Same day travel with minimal overnight stays required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities and safety equipment to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
• Oversees general safety programs, collects and analyzes statistical data on safety, and ensures accurate documentation is maintained.
• Coordinates and conducts staff and volunteer training on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Advises staff on safety compliance and assists with any questions or issues. Escalates violations and non-compliance to appropriate leadership.
• Coordinates the performance of fire, abduction and tornado drills for main campus and off-site locations.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Healthcare Safety, Environmental Safety, Fire Science, related field, equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree, required.
• Four years of experience in healthcare safety or related field, required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Certificate in fire-fighting methodology within one year of hire, required.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour Outreach Training Program certification within one year of hire, required.
• HAZWOPER 24 Hour Initial Training certification within one year of hire, required.
• Certification in Hazardous Material Handling and related USDOT regulations within one year of hire, required.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Ohio buildings codes, Joint Commission, OSHA, and the Ohio Fire Code.
• Working knowledge of ergonomics and body mechanics.
• Working knowledge of disaster response protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors
• Frequently: Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking
• Continuously: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near