Safety Officer, Days, Emergency Management

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Safety Officer to manage safety programs and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role involves conducting facility tours, preparing safety reports, and coordinating safety committees. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in emergency planning and safety management, along with a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a full-time schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in business continuity and emergency planning.
• 3 to 5 years experience with Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure operation of the Safety and Occupational Health Program.
• Conduct facility tours to identify unsafe conditions.
• Prepare reports on safety conditions to regulatory bodies.

Skills

Emergency Planning

Business Continuity

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Safety Officer who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Position Details:

• Full Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Pay Range: $35.69 - $57.10 hourly (actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

The Safety Officer will:

• Manage, administer, and ensure the operation of the HUH Safety and Occupational Health Program, focusing on the elimination or minimization of human injury, property and productivity losses caused by harmful contact incidents and other safety hazards.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and assessment of the seven Environment of Care Management Plans (Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials and Waste, Emergency Management, Lab Safety, Medical Equipment, and Utility Systems).
• Conduct periodic facility tours to identify and recommend correction of unsafe conditions and acts that may result in personal injury or property damage.
• Organize the Hospital's Safety Committee and serve as a member of the Inspection Committee.
• Prepare and submit reports on safety conditions to OSHA, TJC, D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, insurance companies, and Executive Management.
• Develop and supervise the posting of evacuation plans, coordinate emergency signage, write procedures for handling contaminants, and oversee safety operations.
• Identify hazards in the workplace, including physical plant, work processes, man/machine relationships, and environmental conditions affecting staff health and efficiency.
• Serve as a member of various safety committees.
• Perform other duties related to the position as needed.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business continuity, emergency/disaster planning, and familiarity with state and regional standards.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Bachelor's degree required; five (5) years of business continuity planning can substitute for a degree.
• Master's degree is preferred.

At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you. We offer:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting employment. Proof of vaccination may be required, and vaccination can be obtained at a designated hospital location.