Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Battle Creek, MI
Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Safety Specialist
- Quality Aluminum Products
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Hastings, MI
FULL_TIME
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Job Title: Safety SpecialistDepartment:Reports To: Director of OperationsFLSA Status: Non - ExemptSummary: The main goal of the safety specialist is to maintain with the health and safety of employees through prevention of incidents, accidents, illnesses and injuries and protection of the environment. Included in the function areas are environmental, safety, employee health, industrial hygiene, fire and security. The safety specialist will be responsible for a variety of environmental programs, risk assessments and audits, regulatory and Abbott reporting, assisting with project management/training and monitoring. The helper will organize entire QAP facility by performing the following duties. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develops, implements, and manages plant environmental programs
- Conduct Safety Committee Team Meetings
- Assist management in preparing a variety of EHS presentations. Regularly communicate health and safety matters to Mgmt. Team and Company
- Keep informed on current environmental, health and safety regulations and legislation and recommend policy changes
- Conducts risk assessments
- Analyze accidents and near misses; and searches for patterns to establish corrective actions and reduce the potential for future accidents.
- Develops and conducts/coordinates EHS training
- Completes/maintains required record keeping including MIOSHA, OSHA, DEQ and others.
- Maintain site environmental reports and permits
- Conduct site regulatory inspections
- Assists with accident/incident investigations.
- Conduct frequent EHS tours/audits of all plant areas and make recommendations for corrective actions for all environmental, safety and health problems noted
- Review the installation and modification of all equipment/processes for EHS issues
- Conduct new hire EHS orientations
- Responsible for a variety of timely environmental projects
Assist with the improvement of the plant’s recycling effortsCompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Customer FocusIs dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Integrity and TrustIs widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.
Comfort Around Higher ManagementCan deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; understands how senior managers think and work; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.InformingProvides the information people need to know to do their jobs to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.Education and/or ExperienceA four-year degree is required – Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene or related field. Experience may be substituted for degree. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety preferred.Language Skills/Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract and count in simple units of measurement (whole numbers). Ability to read basic English. Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write simple lists.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must notify the company if such an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk for most of the 8 hour shift. Must have the ability to use hands to handle, grab, lift, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving forklifts and pallets. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside seasonal weather conditions when loading trucks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is encouraged. The employee must be able to work in the confined space of a semi trailer on a regular basis. We also require steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant. - 16 Days Ago
Safety Specialist
- CSM Group
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Kalamazoo, MI
FULL_TIME
- SUMMARY: The Safety Specialist is ultimately responsible for monitoring and executing an effective, safe workplace in compliance of safety, health, and the environment. This position directs the resou...
- 7 Days Ago
Health and Safety Specialist
- Dimplex Thermal Solutions
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Kalamazoo, MI
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview: The Health and Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organizat...
- 3 Days Ago
Consumer Safety Inspector
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Plainwell, MI
FULL_TIME
- $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available - click Learn more about this agency below for more info VACANCY INFORMATION: Plainwell, MI Establishment: M562M-JBS Plainwell, Inc. Located in Allegan County Work Sched...
- 16 Days Ago
Services Specialist 9-12 (CPS/Foster Care) Barry County - ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING
- Services Specialist 9-12...
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Hastings, MI
FULL_TIME
- Salary $49,795.20 - $81,931.20 Annually Location Hastings, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 4308-22-BARRY-HIRE Department Health and Human Services - Counties Opening Date 04/17/2024 Closing...
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Consumer Safety Inspector
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Orland, IN
FULL_TIME
- Duties YOU WILL/MAY: Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting nonco...
- 24 Days Ago
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Personal Care Aide
- Addus HomeCare Corporation
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Battle Creek, MI
- Now offering Daily Pay for select positions! Arcadia Home Care & Staffing, part of the Addus Homecare family of companie...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Join Our Team of In-Home Caregivers
- HCAOA
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Kalamazoo, MI
- You love helping others, you should love your job, too!Flexible Hours to Fit Your Schedule Seeking reliable people that ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
MRI Technologist
- Hiring Now!
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Details Sign-on bonus: $7,500.00 Department: MRI Schedule: FT 36 hours per week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7pm-7am H...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
EHS / Plant Safety Manager
- Cameron Craig Group
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Battle Creek, MI
- Location Battle Creek, MI *****Candidates Must Have Experience in a Manufacturing Plant***** **EHS Manager Summary**: Th...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Personal Care Aide
- ambercare
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Battle Creek, MI
- Now offering Daily Pay for select positions! Arcadia Home Care & Staffing, part of the Addus Homecare family of companie...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
EHS / Plant Safety Manager
- Johnson ReSource Group
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Battle Creek, MI
- Location Battle Creek, MI *****Candidates Must Have Experience in a Manufacturing Plant***** **EHS Manager Summary**: Th...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
EHS / Plant Safety Manager
- Ssgnetwork
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Battle Creek, MI
- Location Battle Creek, MI *****Candidates Must Have Experience in a Manufacturing Plant***** **EHS Manager Summary**: Th...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapy Technician
- Team Rehabilitation
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Battle Creek, MI
- Overview Team Rehab is a network of therapist-owned outpatient physical therapy clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses all of Calhoun County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,347, while the MSA's population was 136,146.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km2), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km2) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2) is water, making Battle Cree...
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Income Estimation for Patient Safety Specialist jobs
$60,853 to $82,477
Battle Creek, Michigan area prices
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What does a Patient Safety Specialist do?
Patient Safety Specialist in Wilmington, DE
A patient safety specialist is just what it sounds like – a professional who focuses their attention on promoting the highest level of patient safety possible.
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January 22, 2020
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Patient Safety Specialist in La Crosse, WI
Specialist – Performance Improvement position is responsible for development and implementation of Sharp HealthCare’s Clinical Improvement Standards, including responsibilities related to leading teams in the utilization of Change Acceleration Process and PI tools and providing feedback to the managers, directors and executives. The Sr.
January 21, 2020