What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
Job Purpose
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The Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator will work to establish and maintain a culture of safety excellence and safeguard compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This role will implement and maintain effective life safety programs and protocols and ensure the availability and usability of safety equipment. The Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator will promptly respond to employee safety concerns, provide guidance and support in resolving issues and improve overall safety performance. This role will coordinate and implement emergency preparedness standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Also coordinate the education and exercises within the organization to ensure an organized response during a disaster. This role serves as the Safety Officer for the Incident Management Team. |
Qualifications
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Education: |
Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene Emergency Management, public safety, or a related field required. |
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Experience: |
5-7 years of experience in a Safety or Emergency Management -related role. |
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License/Certification/Credential: |
Emergency Management and/or Safety Certifications are preferred. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with local laws and regulations. Ensure the highest safety compliance standards and a healthy work setting for staff, visitors and vendors. Monitor and stay updated on safety regulations, codes and standards applicable to the industry. Investigate accidents, incidents and near-miss events to determine root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent a recurrence. |
35% |
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote safety initiatives and ensure the integration of safety practices into daily operations. |
15% |
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Establish and maintain effective communication channels with external organizations, such as government bodies, safety organizations and insurance companies. |
10% |
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Ensure completion of Safety related reports. Conduct Safety related training for staff. |
20% |
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Manage and oversee emergency preparedness and response efforts, including developing and implementing evacuation plans and procedures. Lead the execution of the Emergency Management program. Conduct the annual Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) and risk analysis to identify facility risks from natural, technological, and human-caused disasters. Plan, coordinate, and execute safety and disaster drills and exercises. |
15% |
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Other duties as assigned |
5% |
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required by an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.