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Job ID: 44526
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Uses
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Uses professional expertise to identify and mitigate Environment of Care risks to Caregivers, Patients, and visitors.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
• Conducts safety inspections of buildings and grounds on a periodic basis, in keeping with accreditation requirements. Identify hazards and work with area management to correct deficiencies. Maintain database and ensure corrections are completed in a timely fashion. Analyze data and report trends to the Safety Committee for loss prevention and loss control.
• Enforces compliance with Sparrow Health System Safety policies, accreditation Performance Standards, MIOSHA.OSHA and regulatory standards, as applicable.
• Recommends educational needs identified as a result of inspections.
• Assists with delivery of educational programming to Associates.
• Serves as liaison between department/site managers and Safety Committee.
• Performs mock surveys for Joint Commission readiness. Reports deficiencies to EC Safety Manager.
• Oversees annually required chemical inventory and air monitoring program.
• Assists in investigating safety-related incidents.
• Offers suggestions to ensure continuous improvement in the safety program.
• Accepts and performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Safety Director/Manager.
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System’s Customer Service Behavior Standards of Performance by respecting the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocol defined under the HIPAA Privacy standards.
• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintains and protects patients’ rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
• Healthcare professions requiring licensure in the State of Michigan must have and maintain current licensure. • A certification in safety such as CHSP – preferred. • Certified in Respiratory Fit Testing – preferred.
Work Experience
• See Education.
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Hazardous Materials Management, Industrial Hygiene, Healthcare Administration or relevant field and a minimum 2 years of relevant experience; OR Associates Degree in Safety, Hazardous Materials Management, Industrial Hygiene, Healthcare Administration or relevant field and minimum 4 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum 6 years of relevant experience
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Strong organizational skills. • Ability to take direction and complete projects on time. • Behavior consistent with Sparrow’s values of excellence, service, people, responsibility, innovations and teamwork. • Familiarity with TJC Environment of Care and Life Safety accreditation standards, and safety and environmental regulations. • Ability to communicate effectively with associates at all levels within the organization. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Management/Professional
Requirements:
Shift
Days
Degree Type / Education Level
Bachelor’s
Status
Full-time
Facility
Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level
4-9 Years
