System Manager, Environment of Care Safety and Emergency Preparedness

OhioHealth Corporation; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation seeks a System Manager to lead Environment of Care Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Hybrid role at BLOM Administrative Campus, full-time. Focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and program development across OhioHealth facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety and hands-on experience with Life Safety, Emergency Management and related standards. You will oversee Safety Officers and align initiatives with the system’s quality and safety strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field is required.
• Experience applying TJC Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages safety, environmental and emergency programs across OhioHealth.
• Ensures compliance with TJC, OSHA, EPA and local regulations.
• Leads regional Safety Officers and collaborates with hospital staff.
• Manages operating and capital budgets for assigned areas.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Emergency preparedness

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Safety

Job description

## System Manager, Environment of Care Safety and Emergency PreparednessApply: HYBRID - BLOM ADMINISTRATIVE CAMPUS: Full time: Posted Today: JR160418**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**This position is responsible for managing, monitoring and improving the Safety, Environmental and Emergency Management programs with a primary goal being the safety of the patients, visitors, associates and physicians. Similarly, he/she is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the hospital compliance with TJC, OSHA, EPA, as well as other federal, state and local regulations pertaining to safety, environmental protection and emergency management. He/She provides management of the regional OhioHealth Safety Officers and expertise to appropriate hospital personnel regarding the safety programs. Serves on the leadership team of the System VP of Quality and contributes to the development and execution of the broader OhioHealth strategy for quality and safety.**Responsibilities And Duties:**50% Develops and drives the standardization of a system safety management program including accreditation, safety, environmental and emergency management at all OhioHealth business units. Support the strategic plan of the department, and use it as a “true north” for all initiatives. Supports the structure and success of the Safety Management System. Influences continual improvement of compliance by collaborating with key stakeholders in a value-added culture. Analyzes key safety metrics to ensure agility of the safety department in a constantly evolving environment. Assists the Director and Senior Consultants in forecasting future needs and strategic planning. Collaborates with internal Subject Matter Experts (Senior Consultants) on projects and initiatives. Work with advisors to standardize vendors, equipment, and all Safety Officer processes across the system. Using lean methodology, identify gaps and risks across the system and work with key stakeholders to close those gaps. Act as main point of contact for safety regulatory compliance issues 25% Develop and foster relationships with key internal departments (Protective Services, EVS, Infection Control, Facilities, Associate Health, etc.). Develop and standardize a value-added data and information reporting structure. Encourage inclusion across the system in large scope initiatives 25% Standardize development of the Site Safety Officers. Create an onboarding program for new Site Safety Officers. Identifies training needs as a result of risk assessments, new regulations or incident reviews. Plans, monitors and effectively manages an operating and capital budget for assigned areas of responsibility.**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree: Safety (Required)**Additional Job Description:**Experience in the application of TJC Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management standards, occupational safety and health regulations including industrial hygiene and environmental regulations and emergency management.**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**Safety ManagementJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment