What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Safety & Injury Prevention Specialist position at ECU Health?
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
Four year college degree- or higher- in a health related field is required.
1 - 3 years health, safety, or injury prevention experience required.
Additional years of experience of 5 or more may be substituted for degree.
Data management system/process management experience recommended.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
- The primary responsibilities of this position include planning, developing, implementing, and administering safety/injury prevention programs.
- The Injury prevention specialist provides guidance, tools, and assistance as clients establish systems and processes within their own organizations, facilities, or departments to reduce the risk of employee injury, while supporting the client organization's evolution toward a safety culture.
- Interfacing with other management and hourly personnel regarding safety issues is also imperative in this position in order to reduce accidents/incidents and maintain safety at ECU Health.
- This position will assist in development/leading employee safety injury prevention committee and participate in the EOC.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of an employee safety training program and accident prevention methods and carry them out according to company programs and policies.
- Maintain a safety atmosphere in order to promote safe work practices and a positive safety culture.
- Incident and near miss analysis and follow-up processes.
- Interface with safety/worker's comp teams to coordinate efforts and attend team meets as a safety resource.
- Creates and facilitates employee training intended to evolve awareness and ownership of employee injury risk reduction.
- Demonstrates measurable improvement in employee safety and injury reduction or maintain best in class performance.
- Use professional safety tools/knowledge such as ergonomics, management skills, industrial hygiene, presentation skills, etc. to convey and improve safety at ECU Health.
Four year college degree- or higher- in a health related field is required.
1 - 3 years health, safety, or injury prevention experience required.
Additional years of experience of 5 or more may be substituted for degree.
Data management system/process management experience recommended.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
