Safety Technician inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability. Being a Safety Technician may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Safety Technician typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown
PRN; As Needed
Safety Techs are responsible for providing services that seek to create a safe and secure environment for the departments they are assigned. The Safety Tech undertakes activities designed to identify, deter, abate, or correct situations; both routine and emergent that are within the scope of responsibility for the hospital as they occur.
Physical Environment of Care · Provide a safe environment to the patients and department you are assigned. | 75 % |
Patient Safety · De-escalate behavioral health patients that are behaviorally escalated. | 10% |
Regulatory Compliance · Provide documentation of rounds and all other items required by regulatory standards or policies and procedures. | 5 % |
Basic UPH Performance Criteria · Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. · Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. · Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. · Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. · Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. · Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. | 10% |
Education:
| High School diploma. | Post-secondary in counseling, therapy, or psychology. |
Experience:
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| 1 – 3 years working in a related field or situation. |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| None required. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Good communication skills. Good documentation skills. Ability to defuse acute situations with behavioral patients. |
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