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Hospital Safety Officer
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Radiation Control has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Hospital Safety Officer to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Hospital Safety Officer (H) is responsible for ensuring that all Joint Commission guidelines for the Physical Environment of Care standards at the assigned hospital and/or hospital based clinics remain compliant. This includes annual review and completion of the Periodic Performance Review (PPR), which include the following Joint Commission Chapters: Life Safety (LS), Emergency Management (EM), and Environment of Care (EOC).
Ensures that all Joint Commission guidelines for the EOC, LifeSafety, andEMchapters at the hospitals and clinicsremaincompliant. This includesannualreview and completion of the Periodic Performance Review (PPR).
Coordinates and oversees all AHCA, CMS, OSHA and all other applicable AHJ standards.
Coordinates activities of the management plans within the Environment of care for the hospital and serves as the Safety Officer. Co-chairsEOCCommittee with the Director of theEOCCompliance.
Provides support to the Director ofEOCCompliance,regardingsafety improvement efforts.
Ensures safety and facility quality control is in compliance with local, federal, state regulations and provide consultations.
Reviews and track data provided within theEOCprogram to make ongoing improvements.
Participates in hospital committees as required by the Director ofEOCCompliance.This includes community involvementregardingemergency preparedness andserveasconsultantto other departments.
Reviews andupdatepoliciesregardingtheEOC, LS, Fire Safety(FS)andEM.
Participatesin performance improvement and information management activities. Coordinates andparticipateswith multidisciplinaryteamto conduct ongoing safety tours of clinical and nonclinical areas.
Assists in the enforcement of interim life safety plans and infection control risk assessments.
Oversees all on-site inspections,assistinginspectors and surveyors in the performance of their duties; provides reports asrequiredin follow-up to surveys,inspectionsand audits.
Ensuresissues chosen by theEOCQuality Improvement Committeearemonitoredand that the resultsare reportedback to that committee.
Activelyparticipatesin safety management of theEOCCommittee; Works with other managers to ensure that theobjectives, scope, performance, and effectiveness of each of the EOC management plansare evaluatedat least annually based on analysis of incident reports and other information.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems, such as spreadsheets, wordprocessing, calendar,emailand database softwareinperforming work assignments; May access protected health information (PHI)in accordance withdepartmental assignments and guidelines defining levels of access (i.e., incidental v. extensive).
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance withUniversitypolicies and procedures. Ensures employeesare trainedoncontrols within the function andonUniversitypolicy and procedures.
Department Specific Functions
The Haz Mat Safety Officer - Radiation Safety position is essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of radiation practices across all UHealth facilities. Reporting to the Radiation Control Center leadership, this role supports the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and is integral to maintaining radiation safety standards. The incumbent is responsible for providing patient-facing radiation safety services, including surveys, monitoring, training, and compliance with federal and state regulations. This position also plays a critical role in managing hazardous materials and ensuring safe handling practices in radiation environments.
Radiation Safety Surveys and Monitoring
Training and Education
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
Hazardous Materials Management
Incident Response and Investigation
Collaboration and Communication
This list of duties and responsibilitiesis notintendedto be all-inclusive and maybe expandedto include other duties orresponsibilitiesas necessary.
COREQUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum5years ofrelevantexperience
Certified Health Physicist, Radiation Safety Technician is preferred
Knowledge,Skillsand Attitudes:
Ability tomaintaineffective interpersonal relationships.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability toestablishdepartment goals andobjectivesthat support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate,developand train others.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Staff