Lead Safety Officer

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Organization:

OCRS - Hospital/Clinical Safet

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Implements and evaluates the chemical, biological, radiological, general and fire safety programs independently. Ensures that the facilities maintain compliance with the standards promulgated by regulatory and accrediting agencies. Act as lead resource for team in carrying out department objectives.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise staff, evaluating performance and delivering feedback.
• Mentoring and developing employees’ performance.
• Process employee actions in employee management system.
• Communicate team performance to department leadership.
• Understand applicable external regulations and internal policies/SOP's and evaluate compliance status. This includes developing inspection checklists, performing inspections, preparing and presenting results, and performing program evaluations.
• Develop final department documents including SOP's and guides.
• Deliver training to all audiences. Develop training presentations and programs.
• Provides direction/assistance and supervises Associate Safety Officers and/or Safety Officers.
• Continually enhance technical skills in either radiation safety, chemical safety, biological safety, hospital safety or a combination of multiple areas. Participate in scholastic study of technical area to maintain certification or plot a path to certification.
• Participates on, leads, and presents at various associated committees, subcommittees and task forces by appointment; provides recommendations and assists with corrective actions. May include facilitating meetings, setting agenda and managing minutes for committee meeting.
• Develop departmental reports for internal and/or external reporting including producing final versions.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Computer/Electronic Knowledge (Advanced): Knowledge of the use of applications and tasks on computers and other electronic devices as part of regular work responsibilities.  It includes knowledge of software such as word processors, spreadsheets, text editors, and graphics.
• Safety (Advanced): The knowledge of and attentiveness to safety as well as compliance with the rules regarding safety.
• Regulatory Compliance (Advanced): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Documentation & Writing Skills (Advanced): Demonstrates knowledge, training, and experience in documentation and writing to provide high quality products that will engage an audience and speak for the organization. Delivers documentation services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others.
• Project Management (Advanced): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. 
• Data Analysis (Advanced): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.