Safety and Emergency Management Officer

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM. On-call rotation required. 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:

• Administer and maintain all Environment of Care and Life Safety programs in accordance with standards and criteria established by The Joint Commission, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Conduct rounds on a periodic basis to detect code violations, hazards and inappropriate work processes and procedures. 
• Review accident reports and investigations and make recommendations to maintain a hazard free environment.
• Conduct risk assessments that proactively evaluate the impact of healthcare operations. 
• Plan, direct, document and execute fire drills including after action reports and improvement plans.
• Serve on-call for emergency situations and assist with managing incident command activations as needed. 

 

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

 

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

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.

 

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

 

 

View Full Job Description

 

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits