Senior Safety Officer

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional 개발

Job summary

Ascension Health at Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX, is hiring for a Regulatory role within the Environment of Care program. The position supports survey readiness, fire safety, hazardous materials, and emergency management, reporting findings and improvements.

The role emphasizes risk identification, policy development, and incident analysis, with leadership in EC rounding and EOC/EM committee activities. A license and BCHCM credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Driver's license required at hire or transfer date.
• Bachelor's/Associate or 4 years of applicable experience preferred.
• BCHCM certification preferred; BCHCM certification indicates safety management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintains survey readiness by complying with regulations from multiple agencies.
• Implements and maintains Environment of Care (EOC) program including fire, hazardous materials, security, waste, and emergency management.
• Identifies regulatory risks and informs policy creation.
• Monitors environmental hazards and supports root/cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Leads emergency coordination activities and related education and committees.

Education

Driver's License

BCHCM Certification (preferred)

Education: High School diploma equivalency or higher

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Medical Center

Department: Regulatory

Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Maintains continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM). Maintains documentation of findings and improvements.
• Identifies risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and applies to policy creation.
• Monitors potential and actual environmental hazards. Participates in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
• Leads emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM).
• Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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