Employee Safety Program Specialist

Summary

Safety And Quality Employee Safety

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

This is an onsite position primarily supporting Buffalo Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center with a flexible schedule based on location/business needs.

Full-time position

8-hour, day shifts

No scheduled weekends

Qualified candidate must live within commuting distance of Buffalo Hospital and Cabridge Medical Center in Minnesota

Provides employee safety program support at the business unit level and incorporates high reliability principles and tools into these efforts. Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of local employee safety initiatives. Supports data analysis, gap assessments, and presentation related to employee safety standards, processes and projects at the business unit. Implements safety initiatives and acts as a consultant to include matters of safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance and preparing for and responding to events.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Maintains regulatory compliance.
• Supports employee safety program by analyzing and developing safe work practices and programs designed to anticipate, identify mitigate or eliminate hazards.
• Applies basic analytical skills to evaluate employee safety data and tactics.
• Establishes, implements & maintains site employee safety program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology or related field
• 2 to 5 years experience in healthcare industry in an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health or other related department if Bachelor's Degree prepared

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology or related field
• 0 to 2 years experience in healthcare industry in an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health or other related department if Master's Degree prepared

Physical Demands:

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Job Description

Safety And Quality Employee Safety

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

This is an onsite position primarily supporting Buffalo Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center with a flexible schedule based on location/business needs.

Full-time position

8-hour, day shifts

No scheduled weekends

Qualified candidate must live within commuting distance of Buffalo Hospital and Cabridge Medical Center in Minnesota

Provides employee safety program support at the business unit level and incorporates high reliability principles and tools into these efforts. Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of local employee safety initiatives. Supports data analysis, gap assessments, and presentation related to employee safety standards, processes and projects at the business unit. Implements safety initiatives and acts as a consultant to include matters of safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance and preparing for and responding to events.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Maintains regulatory compliance.
• Supports employee safety program by analyzing and developing safe work practices and programs designed to anticipate, identify mitigate or eliminate hazards.
• Applies basic analytical skills to evaluate employee safety data and tactics.
• Establishes, implements & maintains site employee safety program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology or related field
• 2 to 5 years experience in healthcare industry in an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health or other related department if Bachelor's Degree prepared

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology or related field
• 0 to 2 years experience in healthcare industry in an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health or other related department if Master's Degree prepared

Physical Demands:

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer