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New Mexico Department of Health · 1 day ago

Safety Compliance Officer

Las Vegas, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32.15/hr - $48.23/hr

2+ years exp

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Safety Compliance Officer to support the oversight of the hospitals' Safety Management Programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, assisting in promoting a safe environment, and coordinating safety inspections and training.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assist with coordination and oversight of the organization's safety management programs which include Safety & Security, Hazardous Materials & Waste, Medical Equipment, Fire Safety, Life Safety, Utility Management and Emergency Preparedness

Support departmental communication efforts by effectively creating clear and concise correspondence, creating basic reports, generating emails, and by utilizing spreadsheets to track inventories and gather data

Provide support by creating internal purchase requisitions utilizing Adobe Acrobat to procure preventative maintenance services, repairs and order equipment and supplies

Conduct environmental rounds and document identified deficiencies. Track those deficiencies and provide timely closeouts for all issues

Will assist in the coordination of required inspections. This includes scheduling and conducting inspections, compiling reports, coordinating corrective actions and follow-ups, and documenting all efforts to ensure documentation is ready for licensing and accreditation review

Provide safety training as it relates to the safety management program, conduct fire drills, and participates in emergency management drills

Qualification

Safety Management ProgramsHealthcare Facility CodesFire SafetyEmergency ManagementAnalytical ThinkingAdvanced Computer ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, physical science, natural science, environmental science, social science, criminology, or closely related field and two (2) years of related work experience

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Must possess a current driver's license and defensive driving certificate

Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing

Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results

Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Employment is subject to nationwide background search pursuant to NM Caregivers Criminal Screening Act and is conditional pending results