Spec. Safety & Emergency Mgrmt

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Specialist for Safety & Emergency Management to lead the hospital-wide safety program. You will identify hazards, assist in policy development, and ensure regulatory compliance across all facilities, collaborating with leadership and staff.

Requirements include Bachelor’s degree, CHSP/CHEP or progression to within one year, and two years' safety experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to English grammar and spelling.
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements to safety and emergency management programs.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, email and calendar apps; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and control environmental hazards; implement hospital-wide safety program.
• Develop, update safety policies and procedures; provide in-service education; assist investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, EPA, FDA and state agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

The Specialist for Safety & Emergency Management assists with the identification, assessment and control of environmental hazards at all Hospital facilities for in-patients, visitors, and personnel through the implementation of a facility-wide safety management program. Provides assistance in the research, development and updating of safety policies and procedures, consultation with administration, department supervisors and staff, in-service education, investigation of accidents and incidents, and regulatory compliance under the direction of the Hospital’s Environment of Care Committee. Assists in ensuring the Hospital’s compliance with safety management and other environment of care functions as defined by The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Drug Administration, Texas Department of State Health Services and other related regulatory agencies.

Summary

Job Description

The Specialist for Safety & Emergency Management assists with the identification, assessment and control of environmental hazards at all Hospital facilities for in-patients, visitors, and personnel through the implementation of a facility-wide safety management program. Provides assistance in the research, development and updating of safety policies and procedures, consultation with administration, department supervisors and staff, in-service education, investigation of accidents and incidents, and regulatory compliance under the direction of the Hospital’s Environment of Care Committee. Assists in ensuring the Hospital’s compliance with safety management and other environment of care functions as defined by The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Drug Administration, Texas Department of State Health Services and other related regulatory agencies.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn to apply regulation and requirements related to safety and emergency management programs and procedures.
• Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time restraints.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both patient’s families, El Paso County Hospital District Associates and professionals.
• Proficient in use of computers (Word and Excel and the use of email and calendar applications). Proficiency in desktop publishing software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Experience

Two years of work experience in safety, emergency response/management, hazardous waste operations, and/or disaster preparedness; preferably in a healthcare setting.

License / Registration / Certification

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP); and

Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) required or obtained within one year of being in the position.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field required.