What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Position Summary:
Responsible for the data capture, analysis & reporting of data information to assist the Trinity Health leadership team achieve operational efficiency. Responsible for auditing department information, producing reports, & suggesting improvements to processes. Provides knowledge & expertise in the program, services & applications.
What the Safety Specialist will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, engineering, or related field.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in high reliability, safety, performance improvement, quality, risk management; or related experience.
- Certification as Patient Safety Professional, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, or other related certification preferred
- Leadership experience preferrred
What the Safety Specialist will do:
- Responsible for safety structures, programs & processes
- Partners with Quality, Risk Management, Accreditation, Experience of Care & Colleague Health & Wellness to collaboratively improve interdependent outcomes.
- Provides direct consultation on safety & reliability concepts & culture to all levels of leaders & departments to support activities & outcomes.
- Facilitates safety rounds, huddles, meetings, trainings, presentations with executives through frontline leaders & colleagues.
- Facilitates routine high reliability assessments.
- Conducts SLT & board discussions to maintain rigorous safety focus & strategy.
Responsible for focused safety improvement, culture change, & safety system implementation which is critical to preventing harm & delivering an optimal experience to colleagues, patients & visitors.
Familiarity with electronic medical record navigation, Microsoft applications, Tableau, QuickBase & other data applications.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
