What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator | Avera Heart Hospital position at Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota?
Location:
Sioux Falls, SDWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!
Position Highlights
Position Summary:
Responsible to responsible for assisting the Director of Facility Engineering in the planning, organizing, and directing of the Environment of Care (EC) programs for Avera Heart Hospital. This person also maintains the process to collect information about EC related issues and work with appropriate staff to develop and implement recommendations addressing these issues as well as monitoring the effectiveness of actions taken. The Safety Coordinator will also provide assistance to and be a resource to the Avera Heart Hospital.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday days with evening and weekend involvement; 8 hour shift.
Education/Experience:
Associate degree in Safety, Security, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent experience required. One or more years’ experience in safety/industrial hygiene/security activities is preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Certification in clinical or safety specialty required within the first 2 years of employment.
