Assistant Director of Safety & security
Assistant Director of Safety & security
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Bethel, AK
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Bethel , Alaska
We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary: Assists the Safety and Security Director to plan, develop and implement the corporate safety management program. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and designs programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors in the healthcare environment. Collects data on the Environment of Care (EOC) for analysis. Responsible for carrying out specific institutional environmental health tasks associated with the Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) management plans. Maintains required documentation for Joint Commission survey and audit compliance. Conducts emergency preparedness and Life Safety-related training and drills. Coordinates performance improvement initiatives and training within the safety program to improve the department services.
Position Qualifications
Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org
For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905
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Additional Information
ID: 16555 Location: Bethel Department: Safety Employment Duration: 80 Full time Temporary Status: Not Applicable Hours per Week: 40 Minimum Hourly Pay: 32.71 FLSA Status: Exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)
We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary: Assists the Safety and Security Director to plan, develop and implement the corporate safety management program. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and designs programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors in the healthcare environment. Collects data on the Environment of Care (EOC) for analysis. Responsible for carrying out specific institutional environmental health tasks associated with the Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) management plans. Maintains required documentation for Joint Commission survey and audit compliance. Conducts emergency preparedness and Life Safety-related training and drills. Coordinates performance improvement initiatives and training within the safety program to improve the department services.
Position Qualifications
- Associates degree in Occupational Safety and Health-related field, Safety Management, Environmental Health Science, or similar discipline (sanitary science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or equivalent preferred)
- 2 years’ experience in occupational health and safety and/or environmental health.
- Computer experience including ability to use Power Point, Excel, and create graphs and charts.
- Current, valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to acquire upon hiring.
- Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
- Office machines (i.e., multi-line telephones, computers, copy machines, etc.)
- Knowledge of applicable environmental health and hospital safety statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.
- Knowledge of federal, state, tribal, local and organizational health safety groups and requirements.
- Skill in identifying and resolving safety hazards in a health care environment.
- Skill in operating environmental testing equipment.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet searches, and creating and interpreting graphs and charts. Ability to take meeting minutes and write summary reports.
- Acts as the Safety and Security Director in the absence of the Safety and Security Director.
- Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Eleven paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org
For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905
c#
Additional Information
ID: 16555 Location: Bethel Department: Safety Employment Duration: 80 Full time Temporary Status: Not Applicable Hours per Week: 40 Minimum Hourly Pay: 32.71 FLSA Status: Exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)
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