Spec. Safety & Emergency Mgrmt

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:

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

Required Experience:

            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 and Training:

            Bachelor’s degree in related field required.