Market Safety Officer FT Days

About Hilton Head Regional Healthcare

Hilton Head Regional Healthcare provides comprehensive healthcare to the Lowcountry at four locations including Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hilton Head Hospital, the Bluffton Medical Campus and the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center. Coastal Carolina Hospital (CCH) is a 41-bed acute care hospital located in Hardeeville, S.C., serving the medical and healthcare needs of Jasper and Beaufort counties since November 2004.

Hilton Head Hospital (HHH) is a 109-bed acute care hospital located on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Opened in 1974, HHH serves Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie and surrounding counties. All facilities are owned and operated by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare Corp.

Both hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. Learn more about Hilton Head Regional Healthcare at www.hiltonheadregional.com.

About Hilton Head Hospital

Hilton Head Hospital (HHH) is a 109-bed acute care hospital located at 25 Hospital Center Boulevard in Hilton Head Island, SC. Opened in 1974, HHH serves Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie and surrounding counties through its care team of over 600 colleagues and over 100 physicians.

The hospital provides a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including a 24-hour emergency department, critical care, cardiac care ranging from minimally invasive to open heart surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, urology, a nationally accredited breast health center, spine care, gastroenterology, surgical services, cardiac and physical rehabilitation, and a 12-bed geriatric psychiatric inpatient unit. To learn more about Hilton Head Hospital, please visit www.hiltonheadregional.com.

Market Safety Officer Full Time Days Position Summary

Implements an overall Hospital Safety Management Program to comply with all TJC, CMS, NFPA, EPA, OSHA, NEC, State and local AHJs regulations and requirements to maintain a safe compliant environment. Oversees all aspects of hospital safety and reports to the EOC Committee and hospital leadership. Maintain hospital survey readiness as it relates to TJC and CMS Accreditation Surveys.

Responsible for planning, implementing, executing, evaluating, and managing the Environment of Care relative to facility operations. Responsible for the provision of engineering and technical counsel on codes and standards, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment in clinical areas and for the establishment of appropriate safety standards.

Develops, implements, and maintains hazardous waste management program in accordance with all government regulations; prepares and files necessary reports; maintains documentation as required. Promotes the safety programs through environmental rounds and safety surveillance rounds. Reports findings and recommendations through to safety committee for action.

Plans, conducts, critiques, and records disaster plan exercises, assuring hospital is prepared for internal or external disasters. Interfaces with appropriate government agencies concerning environmental health standards and workplace safety. Oversees, develops, and maintains updated information on NFPA Life Safety Codes and JCAHO building and safety requirements.

Plans, conducts, critiques, and records disaster plan exercises. Oversees activities of hospital disaster committee to ensure optimal hospital preparedness in the event of an internal or external disaster. Works as a team member with the countywide emergency preparedness committees to ensure the facility meets the community needs in the event of a countywide disaster.

Emergency Preparedness. Oversees hospital security management plan, assuring effective and appropriate utilization of hospital/contract security services to maximize the safety and security of the hospital for employees, visitors, medical staff, and volunteers.

THE MARKET SAFETY OFFICER FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred: Graduate of trade or vocational school in related field.

Required: 5 years of progressive experience in safety management, with at least 2 years in a hospital/healthcare environment.

Required: Certified Safety Professional

Preferred: Certified Life Safety Specialist

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