What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Officer - Facilities - Days position at BHST?
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Safety Officer develops, assists, implements and maintains the Safety Program for the hospital as well as coordinating Emergency Management activities through local and regional organizations to include HRSA funded activities.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Conducts Physical Environment Assessments Inspections of the hospital and its surrounding facilities for potential and actual safety hazards, as well as monitoring reported variances, and taking corrective action as warranted.
- Conducts safety drills as advised by SETRAC or accreditation compliance. This includes activities such as Fire drills, Code Pink, Code White, Emergency Preparedness, and Departmental Training, as well as maintaining records of all safety-related activities.
- Manages the the functionality and compliance of access controls and egress throughout the campus.
- Chairs the Safety Committee maintaining records of meetings held and works with the committee in the implementation and assessment of hospital safety programs as well as the assessment and updating of policy and procedures related to safety.
- Develops, assists, implements and assess the Hazardous Management Program ensuring compliance with all regulatory controls and standards.
- Coordinates with Contractors specific to environmental compliance and risk mitigation. This includes issuing safety-related permits, safety assessments, education and risk mitigation strategies.
Required Education and Experience
Associates Degree
1-3 years of related experience.
Required License/Certifications
Texas Private Security Bureau License; SAMA within 90 days of hire