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Safety Specialist

Req #: R-0336938
Job Category: Facilities & Maintenance
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Pay Range: $59,157.95 – $110,046.28
Location Type: On-site
Facility: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

Our promise to you:

Continuing your journey with AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Job Description:

  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts, Days, w/some weekends on occasion
  • Actively participates in scheduled document review processes related to Policy, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Work Instructions, BARE Facts, and Educational materials.
  • Contributes to the maintenance of safety reports, accident and incident investigations, and performance improvement data.
  • Assists in the coordination of safety activities and drills, including hospital evacuation training, decontamination exercises, and emergency management drills.
  • Conducts training and safety rounds, coordinates hazardous surveillance rounds, safety site inspections, and other inspections and audits to ensure compliance with Environment of Care regulatory requirements.
  • Follows and enforces appropriate safety policies, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proficient knowledge of safety, occupational health, and fire protection principles, practices, procedures, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organization (NIAHO) standards.
• Working knowledge of survey processes by organizations such as The Joint Commission (TJC) or Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as they relate to the Physical Environment including the Environment of Care (EOC), Emergency Management (EM), and Life Safety (LS).
• Ability to respond to, take control of, and mitigate critical situations related to safety issues in a calm, professional manner.
• Strong analytical skills, resourceful in problem-solving with the ability to observe and write accurate and error-free reports.

Education:
• Associate's degree

Work Experience:
• 3+ years of related experience in Life Safety

Licenses and Certifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) [Preferred]• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$59,157.95 – $110,046.28

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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