Safety Officer III

US-MI-Detroit

Medxcel Facilities Management

Req #: 17669
Type: REG - Regular
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				Overview:

Life at Medxcel: Where purpose meets opportunity 

  

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results. 

  

Your future role at a glance  

  

Location: Detroit, MI, US

Facility:  Henry Ford St. John's Hospital

Department: Facilities 

Schedule: XXX shift | Full-time 

Benefits that help you thrive 

  

* Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options 

* Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance 

* Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays 

* Career growth: Tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning 

* Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources 

* Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. 

Responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact in this role 

*  Provides leadership support to safety staff, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring team readiness, and escalating performance concerns as needed. 
*  Manages Environment of Care (EC), Life Safety, and Emergency Management (EM) programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk identification, and effective policy implementation. 
*  Oversees safety monitoring, incident investigations, and root cause analysis to identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions. 
*  Develops and delivers training programs on safety, hazard prevention, and regulatory standards for staff and leadership. 
*  Supports policy and procedure development, interpretation, and compliance, maintaining documentation systems (e.g., FMOS) and ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements. 
*  Maintains and improves regulatory documentation and facility management plans, ensuring readiness for inspections and compliance with all applicable standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Safety, Emergency Management, or related field, or a high school diploma with 7 years experience in hospital safety management, security management, risk management, emergency management, facilities management, quality improvement, infection control, or related field -required.
* Master's degree from a program centered on Safety, Emergency Management, or related -preferred.

License/Certification:

* Valid Driver's License -required. 
* Relevant certifications in areas of Environmental/Regulatory compliance and safety including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 -required. 
* Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) -required. 
* Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) -preferred. 

Experience:

* At least seven years of experience in inpatient health care safety and/or emergency management -required. 
* Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role -preferred. 
* Previous experience developing policies and procedures -preferred. 

Competencies: 

* Knowledge of safety/emergency management, hospital/facilities management, clinical engineering, and/or regulatory standards is required.
* Experience in developing policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Analytical skills to comprehend and interpret complex regulations, perform data analysis, and communicate results to others.
* Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills.
* Organizational and project management skills.
* Effective written, verbal, and presentational communication skills.
* Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
* Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.

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