Safety Compliance Specialist

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

The Safety Compliance Specialist (SCS) helps to ensure a safe environment for all patients, guests and team members by conducting regular safety audits of all patient care and non-patient areas throughout the Center. Findings or deficiencies are reported to department heads for implementation of corrective action. The SCS will submit work orders for repairs of safety related issues. The SCS performs job hazard analysis and ensure safety programs are aligned with Center. Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular safety audits of Center departments including the inspection of the physical facilities, work areas, equipment, work practices and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards, regulations and Center policy. Reports findings to Department Management and recommends changes to establish a safe work environment. Monitors changes and conducts follow-up activities.


• Provides consultation, guidance and technical assistance on matters related to workplace safety. Oversees the development of safety policies & procedures.


• Monitors the Center's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


• Review and edits safety related documents at the direction of supervisors. May serve as a support representative with the Safety
  
  Management during regulatory agencies surveys and accompany official inspectors during surveys. May serve as a support representative with the Director of Environment of Care & Emergency Management during regulatory agencies surveys and accompany official inspectors during surveys. With key Center stakeholders plans, implements, and monitors follow-up action to comply with regulatory standards based upon findings in official surveys.


• Prepares monthly reports on safety activities to the Leadership team. Serves as a Chair of the Environment of Care Committee, Safety Sub-Committee.


• Investigates serious accidents and/or incidents of injury or property damage to the Center in conjunction with Risk Management to ascertain cause and need for corrective action.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.


• Two (2) years of hospital safety experience is required.


• A broad base knowledge and understanding of safety issues and applicability of all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies involved with safety management such as the Joint Commission, NFPA, NIOSH, etc.


• OSHA 10 is preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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