Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/EReRecruitingApplyforaJob.pdf) . Hospital Safety OfficerThe University of Miami/UHealth Department of OHSC has a Full Time opportunity for a Hospital Safety Officer to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Hospital Safety Officer (H) is responsible for ensuring that all Joint Commission guidelines for the Physical Environment of Care standards at the assigned hospital and/or hospital based clinics remain compliant. This includes annual review and completion of the Periodic Performance Review (PPR), which include the following Joint Commission Chapters: Life Safety (LS), Emergency Management (EM), and Environment of Care (EOC).
Ensures that all Joint Commission guidelines for the EOC, Life Safety, and EM chapters at the hospitals and clinics remain compliant. This includes annual review and completion of the Periodic Performance Review (PPR).
Coordinates and oversees all AHCA, CMS, OSHA and all other applicable AHJ standards.
Coordinates activities of the management plans within the Environment of care for the hospital and serves as the Safety Officer. Co-chairs EOC Committee with the Director of the EOC Compliance.
Provides support to the Director of EOC Compliance, regarding safety improvement efforts.
Ensures safety and facility quality control is in compliance with local, federal, state regulations and provide consultations.
Department Specific Functions
Implements plans for the maintenance and management of assigned facilities, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with organizational goals.
Manages work orders, oversees materials and equipment acquisition, and coordinates special projects.
Collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to review and execute proposals for projects and repairs.
Delivers training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Delivers safety training to University faculty, staff, and students per regulatory requirements and as needed.
Advises on safe work practices and potential hazards.
Coordinates with other departments to organize special events and maintain high-quality, safe facilities.
Facilitates communication to align operations with organizational policies and goals.
Maintains accurate records of training, work orders, and other operational data.
Prepares reports to support performance improvement and compliance efforts.
Ensures operations align with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and assists in evaluating and implementing internal controls.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and conferences to remain up to date with emergency safety, health and environmental issues and regulations.
Participates in facility renovation and construction activity reviews to identify safety concerns and provide recommendations for safe environments.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.Core Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Certification in relevant specialty or field.
Preferably:
Certified Hospital Safety Professional preferred
FEMA 100, 200, 700, 800
OSHA 30 HR
HAZWOPER 40 HR
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H11