Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Play a vital role in health and safety compliance and performance at UW Health by bringing your professional experience as the content expert and technical advisor on Environment of Care and Life Safety issues.
We are seeking a Safety and Emergency Management Officer to:
At UW Health, you will have:
Education:
Minimum - Bachelor's degree in Safety, Nursing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Business or related field. Four (4) years of combined education (Associate's degree) and work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree, in addition to experience listed below
Preferred - Master's degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum - Three (3) years relevant experience, including one (1) year of progressively responsible experience within safety, including leadership and program management.
Preferred -
* Experience within an academic medical center or healthcare
* Experience in respiratory protection, including knowledge of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards
* Experience with preparations and planning for emerging or special pathogens (biological threats)
* Experience in creating, facilitating, and conducting training
* Experience in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive) decontamination procedures
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - NIMS IS-100, 200, 700, 800
Preferred - CSP, CHSP, CHFM, CEM, CHEC or other related certifications related to safety and emergency management
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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