Healthcare Safety Technician II

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Child Care Facility

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Discounts

Eleven Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in Alaska seeks a Healthcare Safety Technician to assist in the development and delivery of work safety programs, including pest management and hazardous materials handling. You will support levels I through IV with documentation and compliance duties.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, staff training, data maintenance, and coordination with cross-functional teams to uphold hospital safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for Level I.
• Associate degree in safety or related field preferred for higher levels.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for Levels III/IV.
• Progressively responsible experience may substitute education in some cases.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of work safety programs.
• Perform routine pest management inspections and trainings.
• Maintain regulatory records and hazardous waste documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on safety procedures.
• Support hospital safety initiatives across levels I–IV.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety hazard identification

Communication skills

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Hazardous materials knowledge

Pest management

Ergonomic evaluations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in safety/environmental health or related field

Bachelor’s degree in safety/environmental health or related field preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [e-mail].

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under the direction of the Hospital Safety Manager, assists in the development and delivery of work related safety programs within ANTHC. The medical center safety technician has major responsibilities for pest management, hazardous materials and waste and supporting the hospital safety program.

Responsibilities

The following representative duties are divided by the program under which the safety technician will be assigned. The safety technician may be required to provide duties under the program to which they are not initially assigned.

L evel I

• P repares documents and reports for the Environment of Care Committee (ECC) and other committees and workgroups as scheduled.
• S chedules routine environmental rounds with applicable stakeholders.
• M aintains updated documentation in various databases and systems.
• P articipates in investigations on employee injuries and other occupational exposure events.
• R eviews and validates data for reporting and other initiatives.
• P erforms other duties as assigned.

L evel II

• A ll duties for Level I
• P erforms routine inspections of hospital grounds and facilities concerning pest management. Works cooperatively with inter-disciplinary teams to control both animal and insect pests that come into or around the hospital.
• P rovides training and consultation for staff regarding pest management procedures. Serves as the point of contact for pest management activities and pest management contractors providing services to the hospital. Manages data and records of pest management activities.
• M aintains applicable SharePoint websites with current information and in alignment with strategic initiatives.
• P erforms other duties as assigned.

L evel III

• A ll duties for Level I & II.
• M aintains meticulous records adhering to regulatory requirements for the management of hazardous waste, including Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste disposal. Performs and documents weekly inspections of storage area(s). Maintains storage area(s).
• C reates reports for internal and external audiences. Provides training to staff involved with the disposal process.
• P articipates in pre-construction planning, assisting Project Managers in identifying safety hazard to before construction occurs. Performs periodic hazard surveillance inspections for assigned units and inspects construction projects with applicable occupational safety standards.
• P rovides technical assistance to ANTHC staff and supervisors. Assists in the preparation of presentations and program material for meeting. Instructs and educates, medical staff, administration, board members, and professional and non-clinical staff on areas of Safety & Environmental Management.
• A ssists in planning and execution of various occupational safety, environment of care, and life safety initiatives related to the accreditation of the Alaska Native Medical Center.
• P articipates in various committee meetings on behalf of the program and provides information back to the team for follow-up as needed.
• T eaches New Hire Orientation and other trainings as needed.
• P erforms other duties as assigned.

L evel IV

• A ll duties of previous levels.
• M entor all other levels.
• L ead special projects requiring more technical skill and experience.
• A ct in the role as manager in the absence of the Hospital Safety Manager.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, health hazards, protective measures, methods and standards.

Knowledge of adult learning methods, and training program development.

Knowledge of basic safety and occupational health hazards and protective measures.

Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards.

Knowledge of federal, state, tribal and local health safety groups and requirements.

Knowledge of integrated pest management principles.

Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste practices.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Skill in identifying and resolving safety hazards in a health care or construction environment.

Skill in operating environmental testing equipment.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Skill in developing, delivering and presenting training programs on areas related to occupational safety and health.

Skill in performing Ergonomic evaluations and writing recommendation reports.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in writing reports and developing graphs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN I

H igh School Diploma or GED.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN II

A n Associate’s Degree in occupational safety, environmental health or related field. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN III & IV

A Bachelor’s Degree in safety, environmental health or related field is preferred. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

mInimum Experience Qualification

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN I

Non-supervisory - One (1) years of customer service experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN II

Non-supervisory - Two (2) years of safety program experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN III

Non-supervisory - Four (4) years of safety program experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN IV

Non-supervisory - Six (6) years of safety program experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN I

I CS-100 & 200, 700, 800 certificate of completion within 90 days of entry into position.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN II, III

I CS-100 & 200, 700, 800 certificate of completion within 90 days of entry into position.

H EALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN IV

I CS-100 & 200, 700, 800 certificate of completion .

One certifications through a nationally recognized organization (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, Certified Hazard Control Manager, Certified Safety Professional or similar) .

a Dditional Requirements

According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.