Physical Environment Safety Officer II

Medxcel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medxcel is seeking a Physical Environment Safety Officer II in Detroit, MI. This mid-level safety role involves ensuring compliance with safety programs and coordinating necessary actions to mitigate hazards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience in safety or emergency management.

The role involves managing safety compliance, developing training programs, and maintaining safety policies. Candidates should have three years' experience in safety management and an associate's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in safety management or related fields.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Physical Environment Safety compliance.
• Maintain regulatory readiness documentation.
• Develop and implement education programs for hazard detection.

Skills

Knowledge of safety systems

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Associate's degree in Safety or related field

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Job Description

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

The Physical Environment Safety Officer II is a mid-level safety professional position to ensure compliance with our Physical Environment Safety programs. This position will exercise responsibility and accountability for coordinating, collecting, disseminating, and intervening in a manner that anticipates, prevents, and identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards. It maintains continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from regulatory agencies, including CMS, TJC, MIOSHA, EPA, NFPA, state and local agencies, and identified best management practices.

This role serves in the organization’s sites of care in a highly visible capacity: experience, skills, demeanor, and ability to handle difficult and sometimes stressful circumstances are a clear expectation. In addition, the position is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Physical Environment (Environment of Care) Program, including safety, security, fire safety, hazardous materials and waste, medical equipment, utilities, and water management.

This position is located at Henry Ford Main Hospital - Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Physical Environment Safety compliance (50%)
  • Coordinates the Physical Environment (PE) and Medxcel Associate Safety programs as they directly relate to the health care setting and the overall environment of care.
  • Identifies risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and applies them to policy creation.
  • Oversees PE to maintain high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation of findings and improvements.
  • Participates in incident investigation to identify causal factors and determine prevention strategies.
  • Monitors potential and actual environmental risks, participates in root cause analysis, and recommends remedial and corrective action.
  • Leads PE rounding activities.
  • Leads the organization’s Physical Environment committee and its performance initiatives.
  • Assists in MIOSHA, TJC, and other regulatory compliance.
• Document Management (30%)
  • Maintains and continuously improves the Medxcel Facility Management Plans, including EC and EM plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and implementation at the facility.
  • Maintains regulatory readiness documentation and ensures associates are trained accordingly.
  • Maintains FMOS binders specific to EC and EM to include all required documentation, data, reports, and produces required materials accordingly.
• Policy and Procedure Support (10%)
  • Provides policy and procedure interpretation and education as it applies to the physical environment.
  • Conducts research and applicable regulations/standards concerning workplace safety and integrates findings into policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Provides education and training regarding accreditation standards and regulations as they relate to Medxcel policies and procedures.
  • Maintains the policy and procedure repository and revision process, including FMOS for PE.
• Training (10%)
  • Develops and implements education programs and materials to train staff to detect, mitigate, and avoid workplace hazards.
  • Provides technical guidance to management, surveyors, and other appropriate parties regarding occupational health and physical environment safety-related problems regarding accreditation standards.
  • Develops and implements educational programs for physical environment regulation.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Associate’s degree centered on Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field, or a high school diploma with three (3) years’ experience in safety management, security management, risk management, emergency management, facilities management, quality improvement, infection control, or a related field – required.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree centered on Safety, Emergency Management, or related – preferred.
• License/Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License – required.
  • Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) – preferred.
  • Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) – preferred.
  • Relevant certifications in Environmental/Regulatory compliance and safety (e.g., IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800) – preferred.
  • NFPA 101-2012 and NFPA 99-2012 Healthcare Certifications – preferred.
  • MIOSHA Level 1 or 2 Occupational Health Certificate Program – preferred.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 Hour for General Industry – preferred.
• Experience
  • Three years of experience in safety management, security management, risk management, emergency management, facilities management, quality improvement, infection control, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in that field – required.
  • Experience in a hospital or healthcare facility – preferred.
  • Previous experience developing policies and procedures – preferred.
  • Previous TJC/CMS Survey experience – preferred.
• Competencies
  • Knowledge of safety systems, hospital/facilities management, clinical engineering, emergency management, and regulatory standards – preferred.
  • Experience in developing policies and procedures – preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs – required.
  • Analytical skills to comprehend and interpret complex regulations, perform data analysis, solve problems, and communicate results – required.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, build collaborative relationships, and influence others.
  • Organizational and project management skills; effective written, verbal, and presentational communication.