What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Details
The Safety Manager develops, monitors and implements Jefferson's health and safety policies; ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies; and is responsible for the reduction and prevention of safety hazards and accidents. This role ensures the health and safety of all Jefferson staff and personnel as well as patients, students and visitors.Responsibilities
*Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
*Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of environmental health and safety policies and programs in compliance with The Joint Commission, DOH & CARF. Reviews and maintains all pertinent documentation for regulatory safety compliance. Responsible for ILSM & ICRA requirements as necessary.
*Coordinates the Hazardous Waste program, overseeing, providing training and enforcing proper management of hazardous waste and employee safety
*Identifies, evaluates and coordinates the correction of all workplace hazardous and safety conditions. Communicates safety issues to the Safety Committee and Administration.
*Investigates and documents employee accidents and safety complaints, including theft. Collects, develops and maintains all accident and safety reports. Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to hospital leadership.
*Assists with Fire Safety, Life Safety and Emergency Management training, testing and inspections. Conducts Life Safety, Emergency Management and evacuation drills to ensure proper equipment function and safety staff preparedness.
*Manages safety staff in all aspects of personnel management, including scheduling, payroll, providing regular performance feedback and delivering annual performance appraisals.
*Manages or assists other campus safety related needs as they arise, including serving on the Emergency Response Team, partnering with Risk Management and/or Public
Job Description
Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of chemical toxicity, principles of chemical storage, use and disposal. Knowledge of the selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment. Knowledge of Life Safety, Environment of Care, Emergency Preparedness, IRCA & PICRA requirements.
Required Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses
*Minimum of five years' experience in a healthcare institution, university, public or private organization specializing in safety.
*OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (within 90 days of hire).
*Bachelor of Science in environmental safety/protection, occupational safety, related discipline; work experience in healthcare safety may be substituted for the education requirement.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularPrimary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
