SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Manager Life Safety, the Safety Specialist will perform safety processes, including injury investigation, building safety inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, fire drills, indoor air quality sampling, safety policy review, ergonomic assessments, safety training, driver safety programs, respiratory fit testing, noise monitoring, employee exposure control monitoring, The safety specialist will participate in safety committees, and monitor and document applicable safety processes for the safe delivery of care and regulatory / standard / code compliance regarding DOH, OSHA, TJC, NFPA, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene, or other related degree or equivalent minimum of four (4) years of experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :

• Experience in a multi-hospital system.
• CMS Maintenance Program knowledge.
• Training and experience in standards / code / regulations regarding Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, PA Department of Health is a plus.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information : https : / / this.pennstatehealth.org / #thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below :

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information : https : / / www.pennstatehealth.org / careers / working-here / total-rewards

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Last updated : 2024-05-24