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Safety Officer _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_ Work location: Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022 Work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm Here's What You Need: * H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required. * Bachelor's Degree Business or Healthcare Administration, Safety Engineering, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Decontamination or other related area Preferred. * 3 Years Emergency Management, Environment of Care or related field required. * Previous experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred. * DL - Drivers License Upon Hire Required And * CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional 2 Years Required And * Other Hazwoper Certification 12 Months Required What You Will Do: * Planning, implementation and management of regulatory compliance with Environment of Care, Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Management. * Plan and organize the broad range of activities, processes and procedures conducted by the specialty including future plans and strategies in conjunction with Decontamination team. * Ensures that the hospital maintains a current statement of conditions. * Participates and assures hazard surveillance for building and grounds. * Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of the environment of care plans using established objectives, scope, and performance improvement standards. * Understand and direct minimum level of personal protective equipment for the First Receivers an be able to assist and lead Decontamination team in all levels of decontaminating victims and be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120 (q) * Documents, consistent with established protocol and guidelines, information on the department. * Manage and maintain documentation of certification/training requirements for all decontamination team members. Certify decontamination line and team for receipt of patients. * Works with other healthcare organizations, cities and emergency responders to ensure effective response to a community-wide emergency. * Manage efforts to work with other THR facilities, healthcare organizations, cities and emergency responders in collaborative manner to ensure supplies and other resources are effectively managed in the event of an emergency situation. * Assures, coordinates, and participates in the implementation of the environment of care management plans: safety, security, hazardous materials and waste, decontamination and emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment, and utility systems. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford Texas Health HEB is a 296-bed, acute-care facility serving Northeast Tarrant County since 1973. With more than 550 physicians on its medical staff, hospital services include outpatient surgery, women's services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated oncology unit and cardiac rehabilitation. Texas Health HEB recently received a dual accreditation as a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, is certified as a Primary Stroke Center and a designated "Baby Friendly" facility by WHO and UNICEF. Our location brings the best of suburban living, offering you the benefits of convenience and solid career opportunities. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Safety Officer * Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. * Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. * Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). * A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn ( more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together! _Do you still have questions or concerns?_ Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . \#LI-SB1 Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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