Senior Safety Officer at Ascension

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Policy Development, Training Development, Emergency Management, Documentation Management, Environmental Care, Fire Safety, Medical Equipment Management, Utilities Management, Community Engagement, Education Programs, Intervention Strategies, Data Collection, Survey Readiness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Details Department: Regulatory Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days Hospital: VC St Francis Hospital Location: Wichita, Kansas Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Exercise an advanced level of responsibility and accountability for coordinating, collecting, disseminating, and intervening in a manner that anticipates, prevents, and identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards. Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Environment of Care Program, including safety and security management, fire safety, hazardous materials and waste management, medical equipment, and utilities management and Emergency Management. Oversight of Environment of Care in efforts to maintain high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, maintaining documentation of findings and improvements. Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation. Develop and implement education programs and materials to train staff to detect, mitigate, and avoid workplace hazards. Provide policy and procedure interpretation and education as it applies to the EC and Emergency Management Plans. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Drivers License preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Why Join Our Team Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify

Responsibilities

The Senior Safety Officer is responsible for coordinating and managing safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining documentation of safety standards. This role also involves developing training programs to educate staff on workplace hazards and safety protocols.