Safety Coordinator | MCK Fulltime

Position Highlights

Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; 80 hours 2 week No weekend

Responsible for

• Affirms the implementation of Avera policies and procedures relating to safety in the areas of Security, Hazardous Materials and Waste, Fire Prevention, Utilities management, Medical Equipment Management and Safety Management.
• Aids the Department Director to plan and coordinate the curriculum and presentation of safety training in both new employee orientation and annual review.
• Prepares agendas, finalized minutes, trending sheets and oversees publication of information to staff.
• Aids the Department Director in managing the planning, coordination and evaluation of the Avera's Management Plans as mandated by the Joint Commission Standards: Safety, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Fire Prevention.
• Aids the Department Director in maintaining Hazard Communication Program, including employee education on their “Right to Know” and assists in assuring that Avera McKennan has an up-to-date master list of MSDS.
• Works in cooperation with the EC Committee in areas of safety to establish performance standards for the functional areas of the Joint Commission EC standards.
• Acts as a safety resource to all hospital departments and clinics.
• Intervenes whenever conditions pose an immediate threat to life or health or threaten to damage equipment or buildings.
• Maintains current knowledge of safety and EC management via literature, seminars, and conferences.
• Provides follow up and gives reports to the Department Director and EC Committee and submits resolutions to identified problems.
• Maintains the annual calendar of activities and assists other EC plan owners to fulfill plan requirements (Security, Utilities, Patient Care Equipment).
• Conducts building and grounds hazard surveillance surveys on a periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures; including all construction projects, participating in PCRAs and punches as well as doing semi-weekly safety rounds.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's in Safety, Security, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent experience
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• Certification in clinical or safety specialty within first five years of employment.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years Experience in clinical patient care or one or more s experience in safety/industrial hygiene/security activities

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.