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Detroit Medical Center

Safety Director - Plant Operations

Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Directs, develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive Environmental, Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Emergency Preparedness program for the Environment of Care (EC) program in one or more operating units and multiple ambulatory locations in accordance with all local, state and federal safety codes and standards. Serves as the Site Environmental Management Representative for the ISO 14001 program.

Provides technical support to Directors/Managers of site departments in addressing hazards and implementing controls that will provide for a safe working environment.

Conducts inspections and maintains appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with various regulatory agencies and licensing bodies.

Serves or chairs various EC committees and work groups on safety related issues.

Develops policies, intervenes in situations that pose an immediate safety threat, reviews accident and incident reports to ascertain cause, and serves as the site’s authority in safety related areas.

Acts as liaison in safety and environmental inspections with external regulatory agents and manages federal emergency management grants.

Provides direction to subordinate staff as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in safety management, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three to five years related experience, preferably in hospital operations, including experience related to the following: the JC, MIOSHA, DEQ, NFPA, CAP, CARF, CMS, Michigan Department of Community Health, and NIMS-ICS, City and State Fire Safety Regulations, and local, state and federal agencies. Experience in Safety Management, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material Management, ISO 14001, and local and regional Emergency Preparedness.

Qualification as a certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP) within three years of hire into the Safety Director job classification.

Benefits Statement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Facility Description DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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