Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Berkeley, CA
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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- McGuire and Hester
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Oakland, CA
FULL_TIME
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Job Summary
The Safety Specialist supports the Safety Manager and enforces the company safety program on behalf of each subsidiary of McGuire & Hester. Provides technical insight, analysis, investigations, and risk management for all jobsites by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and state and federal safety regulations.
Reports to
Safety Manager
Communications Partners
Risk Manager, Human Resource Director, Chief Legal Officer, Marketing and Operations.Typical Duties
- Promote McGuire & Hester safety program. Serves as a role model and champion for safety and safety compliance.
- Strives to attend daily Jobsite Huddles for all subsidiary companies in all geographical locations.
- Attends weekly safety department meeting.
- Perform jobsite safety inspections for all companies; completes accompanying paperwork and addresses existing and potential hazards with field management.
- Performs equipment and property inspections and reports any deviations back to Resource, if needed.
- Administers Safety Buck and Scratcher program at the field level and documents same.
- Use expertise to assist field management in pre-construction identification of safety issues and concerns and development of site-specific safety plans.
- Assist field management in creating and presenting hazard analysis for the daily huddle.
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings; discusses job specific safety issues with field management.
- Audit jobsite and employee compliance with company, state and federal policies and procedures.
- Assists Marketing Department by being a jobsite conduit for pictures, positive recognitions, and marketing suggestions.
- Assist field management in effective presentation of weekly tailgate and bi-yearly Safety Meetings.
- Conduct accident and injury investigations.
- Assist as directed, with employee training.
- Administer post-incident drug testing as needed.
- Maintain and enhance personal training levels.
- Assist Safety Manager and Risk Manager, as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience: OSHA 30-hour course; 40-hour HAZWOPER training (other safety Professional certificates recommended)
Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English at a professional level; bi-lingual in Spanish helpful
Mathematical Skills: able to perform construction mathematics calculations
Plan and Specifications: Must have the ability to understand Plans and Specifications for each type of project the company constructs.
Planning and Organizing: the individual prioritizes and plans work activities for themselves and others
Reasoning Ability: this position requires strong problem-solving skills, and reading comprehension; must deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables
Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies and the public; public speaking is required for this position
Computer Skills: must have strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and train others to use company technology
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: valid CA Driver’s License and a clean driving record.Compensation:
$35 - 45/hr, based on skills, experience, and knowledge - 20 Days Ago
- FedEx Ground
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Hayward, CA
FULL_TIME
- Job SummaryThe Operations Safety Specialist will serve as safety resource within a domicile location. Responsible for delivering safety-related content, education and programs to the location. Support...
- 2 Days Ago
- ClientSolv Technologies
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San Leandro, CA
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionClientSolv Technologies is an IT solution firm with over a decade of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies, public sector and small to medium sized companies. ClientSolv Technol...
- 12 Days Ago
- Robert Half
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San Lorenzo, CA
OTHER
- As a Safety Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting training sessions on health and safety practices in various locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. This position require...
- 12 Days Ago
- Bright Vision Technologies
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San Leandro, CA
FULL_TIME
- Bright Vision Technologies has an immediate opportunity for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at San Leandro, CA. with experience in environmental health and safety.Candidate must have perman...
- 13 Days Ago
- Bright Vision Technologies
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San Leandro, CA
FULL_TIME
- Bright Vision Technologies has an immediate opportunity for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at San Leandro, CA. with experience in environmental health and safety.Candidate must have perman...
- 13 Days Ago
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