Accreditation & Safety Officer – Full-Time

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.

·       Decontamination management experience 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 al 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.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Safety Officer

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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

Entity Overview

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

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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!

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