Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

•       Work location: 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76132

•       Work hours: Exempt

•       Travel to our Clearfork entity will be part of the role.

Department Highlights:

•       Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.

•       Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.

•       Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Here’s What You Need:

·       H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

·       Bachelor's Degree Business or Healthcare Administration, Safety Engineering, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Decontamination or other related area preferred

·       3 Years Emergency Management, Environment of Care or related field required

·       Decontamination management experience preferred

·       DL - Driver’s License Upon Hire required

·       CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional 2 Years required

·       Other Hazwoper Certification 12 Months required

Here’s What You Will Do:

·       Overall responsibility for planning, implementation and management of regulatory compliance with Environment of Care, Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Management.

·       Ensures that the hospital maintains a current statement of conditions. Interpretation and enforcement of the Life Safety Code. Participates and assures hazard surveillance for building and grounds.

·       Documents, consistent with established protocol and guidelines, information on the department.

·       Works with other healthcare organizations, cities and emergency responders to ensure effective response to a community-wide emergency.

·       Responsible for managing staff working with the decontamination specialties including interviewing, recruitment, training and specialty compensation; education and training of staff relevant to EOC issues.

·       Performs all duties/responsibilities of the Safety Officer and acts upon any conditions, which pose an immediate threat to life or health, or pose a threat of damage to equipment or buildings

Additional perks of being a Safety Officer at Texas Health Resources:

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·       Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·       A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

At Texas Health Southwest, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving the southwest Fort Worth area and its surrounding communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County.

Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department. Additionally, we are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 5-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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