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The Safety Manager develops, monitors and implements Jefferson#39;s health and safety policies; ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies; and is responsible for the reduction and prevention of safety hazards and accidents. This role ensures the health and safety of all Jefferson staff and personnel as well as patients, students and visitors.
Responsibilities
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of environmental health and safety policies and programs in compliance with The Joint Commission, DOH amp; CARF. Reviews and maintains all pertinent documentation for regulatory safety compliance. Responsible for ILSM amp; ICRA requirements as necessary.
Coordinates the Hazardous Waste program, overseeing, providing training and enforcing proper management of hazardous waste and employee safety
Identifies, evaluates and coordinates the correction of all workplace hazardous and safety conditions. Communicates safety issues to the Safety Committee and Administration.
Investigates and documents employee accidents and safety complaints, including theft. Collects, develops and maintains all accident and safety reports. Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to hospital leadership.
Assists with Fire Safety, Life Safety and Emergency Management training, testing and inspections. Conducts Life Safety, Emergency Management and evacuation drills to ensure proper equipment function and safety staff preparedness.
Manages safety staff in all aspects of personnel management, including scheduling, payroll, providing regular performance feedback and delivering annual performance appraisals.
Manages or assists other campus safety related needs as they arise, including serving on the Emergency Response Team, partnering with Risk Management and/or Public Safety/Security, etc.
Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of chemical toxicity, principles of chemical storage, use and disposal. Knowledge of the selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment. Knowledge of Life Safety, Environment of Care, Emergency Preparedness, IRCA amp; PICRA requirements.
Required Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses
Minimum of five yearsrsquo; experience in a healthcare institution, university, public or private organization specializing in safety. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (within 90 days of hire). Bachelor of Science in environmental safety/protection, occupational safety, related discipline; work experience in healthcare safety may be substituted for the education requirement.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
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