Environment Health Safety and Preparedness Officer

Overview:

The Environment Health Safety and Preparedness Officer provides the leadership for the daily operational activities of the assigned Environment of Care, Life Safety Management, and/or Emergency Management Programs impacting the WakeMed enterprises and/or the entire system.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the provision of expertise for the development and maintenance of assigned policies and plans; the coordination and completion of assigned drills, exercises, and inspections; the management of performance improvement projects and initiatives; responding to Environment of Care and/or Emergency Management incidents, and/or conducting safety investigations, including the required follow-up actions. Manage regulatory/accreditation inspections, the assigned Strategic Performance Improvement Plans, event/incident action plans, and documentation as assigned and completed required quarterly and annual reports.

 

The Officer participates in the development and implementation of assigned Environment of Care / Life Safety / Emergency Management staff training. The Officer participates and/or leads assigned committees, task forces and/or workgroups, serving as a resource for department management and staff. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The Environmental Health Safety and Preparedness Officer is expected to stay and/or return to work to fulfill assigned regulatory required tasks and during emergencies and/or events or incidents to perform duties specific to the assigned safety related roles and responsibilities. This responsibility may require working a non-traditional work schedule and/or working outside normal assigned hours and duties to support the response and the WakeMed system's operations.

Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit .

EOE

Licensure: Maintain Vehicle Operator Insurability Required - And Hospital Incident Command And Hazardous Materials and Waste Technician And State Medical Assistance Team And Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Required - Within 1 Year of Hire And Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Related Field Required - Or Associate's Degree Related Field Required - With Equivalent Experience Experience: 3 Years Healthcare Safety And/Or Emergency Management Required - And Training Emergency Vehicle Operations Preferred