Job Description

**Job Overview** Fairview is looking for a Health & Safety Education Development Specialist at our UMMC West Bank Plaza in Minneapolis, MN. **Schedule:** This role is a .75 FTE (56 hours every 2 weeks) variable hours & shifts, primarily daytime hours, evenings & weekends as needed. **Job Responsibilities:** Develops, implements, and conducts training programs related to hazardous threats to health and safety including Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) decontamination procedures within the organization. This role ensures that personnel are prepared to respond effectively to infectious and hazardous material incidents, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulation as well as requirements of accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission. + Design and deliver comprehensive training programs related to hazardous threats to health and safety for clinical and non-clinical staff. + Provides recommendations for system, site, and unit readiness regarding the roles and number of staff to be initially trained and required to maintain training. + Conduct learning activities utilizing adult learning principles (ie. hands-on training sessions, drills, and simulations) to ensure readiness for real-world hazardous incidents. + Develop and maintain training materials, manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). + Collaborate with stakeholders including Emergency Management (EM), Employee Occupational Health (EOHS), Safety, Infection Prevention (IP), Nursing Practice and Education (P&E), operations, Environmental Services (ES) and Plant Operations/Facilities to align decontamination protocols with hospital policies and procedures. + Partner as appropriate for supporting case reviews and follow-up of any exposures to staff. + Evaluate training effectiveness and update programs based on evidence, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices in collaboration with EM and EOHS. + Maintain records of training attendance, certifications, and competency assessments. + Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements such as OSHA, EPA, NFPA on national, state, local and organizational levels. + Serve as a subject matter expert during actual incidents, providing guidance and oversight during emergency response operations. + Participate in regional emergency preparedness exercises and collaborate with local emergency response agencies. + Ensure and track that each hospital site has a sustainable, independent, autonomous HERT team and HAZMAT/decon training program. + Complies with all policies and standards. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications:** + 3 years experience in HazMat response, emergency management, or healthcare decontamination + 2 years expereince providing adult education or training + Strong knowledge of PPE, decontamination equipment, and safety protocols + Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills + Ability to work in high-stress environments and respond to emergencies as needed **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, Emergency Management, Public Health, or related field **Required Upon Hire:** + Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) + Certification in Hazardous Materials Operations (HazMat Ops) or Technician level + OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER + FEMA ICS/NIMS Certifications **Required Within 180 Days of Hire:** + Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) **Benefit Overview** Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: **Compensation Disclaimer** The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. **EEO Statement** EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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Temporary work, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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