Safety Technician-Safety

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Safety Compliance Specialist to conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role requires an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and various specialized certifications. Ideal candidates will have four years of experience in healthcare safety, along with a valid Ohio driver's license. If you're passionate about health and safety, apply now to contribute to a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in healthcare safety or related field required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance required.
• Certifications in fire fighting, OSHA, and HazMat required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular safety inspections to ensure compliance.
• Oversees safety programs and collects statistical data.
• Coordinates staff training on safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Ohio buildings codes

Knowledge of Joint Commission

Knowledge of OSHA

Knowledge of Ohio Fire Code

Knowledge of ergonomics

Knowledge of disaster response protocols

Education

Associate's Degree in Healthcare Safety, Environmental Safety, or Fire Science

Job description

Overview:

Certifications can be obtained with in 1 year hire date

Job Description Summary:

Conducts safety inspections and trainings to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all safety standards and regulations.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities and safety equipment to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
• Oversees general safety programs, collects and analyzes statistical data on safety, and ensures accurate documentation is maintained.
• Coordinates and conducts staff and volunteer training on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Advises staff on safety compliance and assists with any questions or issues. Escalates violations and non-compliance to appropriate leadership.
• Coordinates the performance of fire, abduction and tornado drills for main campus and off-site locations.

Education Requirement:

Associate's Degree in Healthcare Safety, Environmental Safety, Fire Science, or related field, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

• Certification in fire fighting methodology by the City of Columbus, required.
• Certification in OSHA, Joint Commission and other hospital and industry related regulatory agencies, required.
• Certification in Operations or Trainer level HazMat qualification, required.
• Certification in Hazardous Material Handling and related USDOT regulations, required.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Ohio buildings codes, Joint Commission, OSHA, and the Ohio Fire Code.
• Working knowledge of ergonomics and body mechanics.
• Working knowledge of disaster response protocols.

Experience:

Four years of experience in healthcare safety or related field, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"