Safety Specialist

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site day care

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican in Illinois is seeking a qualified candidate to manage data and support projects in a dynamic healthcare environment. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience in data management or emergency response.

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and tuition assistance for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.
• 2 years of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage data and provide project support.
• Prepare and present training programs.
• Participate in emergency management exercises.

Skills

Data management

Project support

Emergency response

Hazardous materials experience

Word processing

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Nursing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Business or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, M-F 7:00am-4:00pm, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, M-F 7:00am-4:00pm, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Nursing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Business or related field related field. Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years experience data management, project support or assistance, training, emergency response, or healthcare, public health, or public service. Required
• Experience within an academic medical center. Preferred
• Experience with data management, analysis and creating documents. Preferred
• Experience with Life Safety Code. Preferred
• Experience with preparations and presentations of training. Preferred
• Experience with emergency management exercises. Preferred
• Hazardous materials experience. Required
• Experience with word processing, database and spreadsheet software programs. Required

License & Certifications

• NIMS IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800. Preferred
• CHEP, CHSP or other related certifications in safety and/or emergency management. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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