Safety Coordinator (Healthcare/EMS) - TULSA

About the role

This position reports to and works directly for the Risk Manager and is responsible for safety activities of the Risk Management Department for EMSA. The goal is to establish a clear understanding of company and individual responsibility about safety programs in both new and existing management, supervisory, and hourly staff as directed by Risk Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety training program to include hazard assessment, risk mitigation, training, and education.
• Develop and conduct new hire safety orientation and annual safety training that meets organizational needs and adheres to all regulatory standards.
• Review incident reports to ensure proper completion; and prepare additional documents, as necessary, to meet organizational and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor and benchmark safety related trends and proactively implement strategies, processes, and practices that reduce risk potential and reduce preventable injuries.
• Coordinate, or lead when appropriate, the organizations health and safety council/committees.
• Support the development and implementation of annual health and safety fit testing, immunization programs and other member wellness and safety programs.
• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures, audit safety practices and make recommendations for corrective actions based upon industry standards, best practices, and outcome-based solutions.
• Conduct/coordinate safety audits on EMSA facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA and NFPA requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety/HSE or equivalent; and/or combination of education & experience.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, DOT regulations and regulatory standards that apply to EMS.
• Well versed in infection control practices and knowledgeable of the workplace hazards and the protective practices available to prevent occupational injury, patient injury, and vehicle related incidents.
• Had or currently have a National Registry EMT or Paramedic regarded favorably
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen to the satisfaction of the organization.

Skills

• Strong communication skills: both written and verbal and to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members or other organizations
• Ability to maintain strict and confidential patient and personnel information
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with team members while demonstrating compassion with a sincere dedication to their needs and concerns.
• Attention to detail
• Work independently with little supervision to meet goals of the department

Physical Demands

Must be able to withstand considerable sitting and standing while performing the duties of the job. Will be regularly required to talk and hear, and frequently uses hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and while performing the duties in difficult terrain, must be able to climb stairs, and work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles.

Work Environment

The work has a high stress environment. While performing the duties the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee could be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.