Senior Safety Officer

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and career·long​

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health’s St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Regulatory professional to ensure survey readiness and maintain the Environment of Care program. You will monitor regulatory interpretations, document improvements, and lead EC/EM education and committees.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher plus 2 years of related experience, with preferred certifications in health safety. This full-time daytime position offers comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of cumulative experience, or an associate's/bachelor's degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job experience.
• Healthcare/hospital experience is highly desired.
• Active licensure or certifications in health safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains survey readiness through compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Implements and sustains Environment of Care (EOC) program and related documentation.
• Identifies regulatory risks and supports policy development.
• Monitors environmental hazards and participates in root-cause analysis.
• Leads emergency coordination and related education and committee activities.

Education

Driver's License required

Certified Health Safety professional preferred

BCHCM / CHERP certification preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: St. Agnes Hospital

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:

• Driver's License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety preferred.

• Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred.

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.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience in health care/hospital setting HIGHLY desired

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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