Healthcare Safety Specialist

6 days ago

New York, New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time

About NYC Health + Hospitals:

We are the largest public healthcare system in the nation, serving 1.4 million New Yorkers every year.

Our network of hospitals, health centers, and correctional health services provides essential care to diverse communities across the city's five boroughs.

We prioritize empowering our patients to live healthy lives, without exception.

Safety Officer Role

Under the direction of the Director of Safety or designee, this role assists in responding to workplace violence and staff injuries, identifying environmental safety hazards, conducting routine safety rounds, engaging with staff to identify safety gaps, and facilitating safety-related education and training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to serious incidents of workplace violence, occupational injury, or environmental hazards to gather information and develop detailed reports.
  • Maintain workplace violence, occupational injury, and other safety-related databases and logs, analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement in safety practices.
  • Compile workplace violence and staff injury reports for distribution to required entities.
  • Coordinate the submission of documentation relevant to incidents of occupational injury or accidents to H+H or Physician Affiliate Group of New York's Human Resources department.
  • Perform regular walkthroughs of clinic facilities and engage with personnel to identify, document, and address workplace concerns in a timely manner.
  • Prepare written summaries and fire safety checklists for safety rounds conducted at Rikers Island, community warehouses, and court-based facilities.
  • Aid in establishing methods to improve safe clinic operations efficiency while reducing risks associated with workplace violence incidents, environmental hazards, and overall staff safety.
  • Conduct in-service education on safety procedures, including situational awareness, workplace violence prevention, emergency response actions, and crisis management.
  • Represent CHS in internal or external committees and workgroups where Safety representation or perspective is required.
  • Assist in facilitating monthly and quarterly workplace violence and safety meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Implement and maintain safety standards and protocols that comply with local, state, and federal regulations, conducting routine safety inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field; and, minimum of four (4) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity in healthcare administration or operations management; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in related fields and educational disciplines;
  • Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and ability to develop reports and analysis;
  • In-depth understanding of occupational safety standards with proficiency in conducting safety inspections and audits;
  • Strong training and instructional abilities;
  • High degree of professionalism, courtesy, strong work ethic, integrity, regard for confidentiality, and ability to work with discretion on sensitive matters.

Compensation

The estimated salary for this role is around $80,000-$110,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hours per week;
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans;
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees;
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' collectively bargained contracts;
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities;
  • Multiple employee discounts programs.

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