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POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the Safety Officer in monitoring and developing University Health’s employee health and safety programs.
- Is responsible for managing the Healthcare Safety Advocate Program.
- Facilitates staff injury prevention through accident and injury investigations, cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Assists with the implementation and monitoring of compliance with established regulatory standards and University Health policies.
- Conducts ergonomic assessments and develops effective training programs for the prevention and reduction of employee injuries.
- Collects and analyzes employee injury data.
- Assists with facilitating and participating in events to promote health and safety.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety or related field.And / or two years experience in accident prevention and loss control programs, including at least one year of professional work experience in developing and presenting safety education training programs for employees.Healthcare experience is helpful, analytical experience necessary.Knowledge of federal, state and local safety standards is preferred.English-Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License is required.Experience Unlike Any Other
Join an elite University Health team where you can advance your career. University Health is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center in San Antonio, Texas with a network of outpatient healthcare centers. We are an academic research and teaching partner with UT Health San Antonio .
Work With the Best
University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio, with more than 9,000 employees and more than 900 physicians and residents. We are the future of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.
Excellent Benefits :
§ Excellent medical and dental insurance
§ Robust PTO accrual
§ Vision Plan
§ Life insurance
§ FSA accounts
§ Retirement plans
§ Pet Insurance