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• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Injury Safety Specialist II, directed by the Safety Manager/Director, uses education and experience to investigate employee incidents. They find the root cause and help with corrective actions. The specialist advises management on injury trends and suggests ways to reduce incidents while following Baylor Scott & White policies. This role acts as the Safety Manager when needed. The Safety Specialist II also trains and assists Safety Specialist I and serves as a subject matter expert. This position requires discretion and independent judgment regarding employee injuries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor’s or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience

• Coordinates investigations and root-cause study of all work-related employee incidents. This includes supervision, the injured employee, and any applicable witnesses.
• Maintains and examines occupational injury data to identify trends in frequency and severity for all applicable facilities.
• Provides support, advice, and counseling to all assigned facilities on safety and health-related issues as they pertain to employee injuries.
• Conducts physical inspections of hospitals and grounds to find safety hazards, code violations, and other potential hazards for occupants.
• Conducts rounding with other departments (ESEM, Risk) to ensure compliance and education.
• Assists with the development and implementation of system-wide solutions and corrective actions to reduce employee injuries.
• Coordinates at all levels the necessary administration and departments to implement corrective actions.
• Assists the Safety Director with training all new Safety Specialists.
• Performs in the capacity of the Safety Director in his/her absence.
• Serves on the Environment of Care Committee for assigned facilities. Participates in sub-committees to ensure employee safety, health, and JCAHO compliance.
• Assists Facility Safety Directors in assigned facilities with compliance of all applicable safety and health regulations.
• Assists with employee education to ensure proper implementation of the Safe Choice Injury Benefit Plan.
• Provides support, advice, and counsel to Medical Centers on safety and health-related issues, as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between injured employees, Nurse Case Managers, and Claim Specialists. Provides care for injured employees and ensures appropriate data collection.
• Develops a proven working relationship with BSW Employee Health, Infectious Disease Control, and Risk Management personnel. Ensures a cross-functional team to enhance safety and health.
• Assists HR with Safety, Health, and ADA-related requests.
• Conducts Job Hazard Study and provides assistance to HR on new positions.
• Conducts ergonomic evaluations to identify repetitive motions or extreme physical stress. These can strain muscles and cause other health concerns.
• Devises and implements solutions to increase comfort and decrease physical strain.
• Provides project coordination and support in the implementation of assigned facilities Safe Patient Handling Programs.
• Assists architects, project managers, and facility administration in the determination of appropriate program.
• Conducts audits of the SPH Program and assists with education, as needed.