Safety Specialist

Baptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 20th time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports in its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2020 50 Companies that Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.

Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!

Description:
The Safety Specialist manages the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. In addition, manages other safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Joint Commission EOC, LS and EM programs. Reports directly to the director. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and hospital that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the hospital.Qualifications:

Associates Degree. ECRI Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager BCHCM Certified Healthcare Safety Professional Drivers License from Florida Additional Qualifications: Must have either CHSP or CHEM Certification. Minimum of 4 years of experience with a good understanding of environmental health & safety and emergency management in healthcare setting. Practical problem-solving and thorough knowledge of emergency management and environmental health & safety is expected. Great communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize. Good understanding of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, OSHA, and EPA regulations related to healthcare setting. Driving required only for entities with multiple locations Minimum Required Experience: 4

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8900 N Kendall Dr Miami, FL 33176-2118CategoryCorporateCorporatePosted Date:01/18/2021Job Id110222