What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Program Officer position at Covenant Health?
Overview
Safety Program Officer
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
Position Summary:
The Safety Program Officer directs and implements facility safety programs in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory standards for Leconte Medical Center and Morristown-Hamblen Hospital.
Recruiter: Alexa Robbins | arobbin2@covhlth.com | 865-374-8110
Responsibilities
- Serves as Safety Consultant in proper operation of the Facility Fire Alarm and Access Control Systems.
- Develop and facilitate all safety training programs, including orientation and continuing education.
- Chairs and directs efforts of Safety Committee.
- Coordinate safety information with committee functions and staff.
- Develop, implement and manage life safety management programs.
- Develop, implement and manage emergency preparedness programs.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures per the Joint Commission guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Serves as a Safety Consultant in directing and implementing appropriate Safety Programs for LeConte.
- Perform safety inspections per state and federal guidelines and prepare written documentation of inspections.
- Investigate employee incidents/accidents and exposures, and document as per OSHA requirements.
- Responsible for clerical duties to include documentation of regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, meeting minutes, safety investigations, and all forms of correspondence.
- Oversee all aspects of hazardous materials and waste to meet local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Develop and implement programs for FDA, OSHA, and EPA.
- Provide departmental safety in-services as requested by management. Attends meetings and participates on committees as required.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Attends Local meetings and serves on Emergency Planning Groups.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree required. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and directly-applicable professional-level work experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree requirement.
Minimum Experience:
Must understand regulatory standards relating to health and environmental needs including all aspects of NFPA and the Life Safety Code. Excellent communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital staff.
Licensure Requirement:
None
