Environment of Care Coordinator in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

Environment of Care Coordinator
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-48765
Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Everything we do at Legacy is driven by one mission: to make life better for others. Across every role and area of expertise, our professionals work together to create an environment that is supportive, dynamic, and compassionate. The Employee Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator plays a key role in advancing this mission by supporting the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Legacy’s Environment of Care program.

If you are passionate about emergency management, committed to promoting employee safety, and motivated to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Environment of Care Coordinator.

Responsibilities

The Environment of Care Coordinator assists in the development, maintenance, and progression of Legacy’s Environment of Care program. Under the direction of the Environment of Care Manager, the Environment of Care Coordinator will have responsibility for the organization of key components, projects, activities, functions and services within the seven components of Legacy’s Environment of Care program with an emphasis on employee safety and emergency management.

Supports all aspects of the Environment of Care (EOC) through evaluating hazards, conducting site safety audits and inspections, managing site Emergency Management programs, and organizing and coordinating activities required to meet federal, state, and local requirements within the scope of Environment of Care. Assists in the development, implementation, training, and evaluation of comprehensive and integrated employee safety and emergency management programs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience in safety and/or emergency preparedness in healthcare or related field required.
• Experience in reading and interpreting regulatory requirements, regulations, and codes and experience participating in regulatory inspections required.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Joint Commission Environment of Care regulations, and Joint Commission emergency management standards required.

Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and monitor projects from inception to completion.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of emergency management practices and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to train.
• Ability to analyze/problem solve.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to analyze safety data, codes, federal and state laws, or administrative rules and to communicate the requirements.
• Ability to gain cooperation of administration, managers, and staff in meeting identified needs.
• Ability to keep current with technical developments and regulations.