Healthcare Safety & Emergency Management Specialist

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Specialist for Safety & Emergency Management to lead the hospital-wide safety program. You will identify hazards, assist in policy development, and ensure regulatory compliance across all facilities, collaborating with leadership and staff.

Requirements include Bachelor’s degree, CHSP/CHEP or progression to within one year, and two years' safety experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements to safety and emergency management programs.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, email and calendar apps; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and control environmental hazards; implement hospital-wide safety program.
• Develop, update safety policies and procedures; provide in-service education; assist investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, EPA, FDA and state agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Specialist for Safety & Emergency Management to lead the hospital-wide safety program. You will identify hazards, assist in policy development, and ensure regulatory compliance across all facilities, collaborating with leadership and staff.

Requirements include Bachelor’s degree, CHSP/CHEP or progression to within one year, and two years' safety experience in healthcare.