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The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.

• Discounted Pet Insurance.

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve Paid Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance.

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

• or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:

• Under the direction of the Hospital Safety Manager, assists in the development and delivery of work related safety programs within ANTHC.

• The medical center safety technician has major responsibilities for pest management, hazardous materials and waste and supporting the hospital safety program.

Responsibilities:

• The following representative duties are divided by the program under which the safety technician will be assigned.

• The safety technician may be required to provide duties under the program to which they are not initially assigned.

Level I

• Prepares documents and reports for the Environment of Care Committee (ECC) and other committees and workgroups as scheduled.

• Schedules routine environmental rounds with applicable stakeholders.

• Maintains updated documentation in various databases and systems.

• Participates in investigations on employee injuries and other occupational exposure events.

• Reviews and validates data for reporting and other initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level II

• All duties for Level I

• Performs routine inspections of hospital grounds and facilities concerning pest management.

• Works cooperatively with inter-disciplinary teams to control both animal and insect pests that come into or around the hospital.

• Provides training and consultation for staff regarding pest management procedures.

• Serves as the point of contact for pest management activities and pest management contractors providing services to the hospital.

• Manages data and records of pest management activities.

• Maintains applicable Share Point websites with current information and in alignment with strategic initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level III

• All duties for Level I & II.

• Maintains meticulous records adhering to regulatory requirements for the management of hazardous waste, including Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste disposal.

• Performs and documents weekly inspections of storage area(s).

• Maintains storage area(s).

• Creates reports for internal and external audiences.

• Provides training to staff involved with the disposal process.

• Participates in pre-construction planning, assisting Project Managers in identifying safety hazard to before construction occurs.

• Performs periodic hazard surveillance inspections for assigned units and inspects construction projects with applicable occupational safety standards.

• Provides technical assistance to ANTHC staff and supervisors.

• Assists in the preparation of presentations and program material for meeting.

• Instructs and educates, medical staff, administration, board members, and professional and non-clinical staff on areas of Safety & Environmental Management.

• Assists in planning and execution of various occupational safety, environment of care, and life safety initiatives related to the accreditation of the Alaska Native Medical Center.

• Participates in various committee meetings on behalf of the program and provides information back to the team for follow-up as needed.

• Teaches New Hire Orientation and other trainings as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level IV

• All duties of previous levels.

• Mentor all other levels.

• Lead special projects requiring more technical skill and experience.

• Act in the role as manager in the absence of the Hospital Safety Manager.

Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

• Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, health hazards, protective measures, methods and standards.

• Knowledge of adult learning methods, and training program development.

• Knowledge of basic safety and occupational health hazards and protective measures.

• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards.

• Knowledge of federal, state, tribal and local health safety groups and requirements.

• Knowledge of integrated pest management principles.

• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste practices.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

• Skill in identifying and resolving safety hazards in a health care or construction environment.

• Skill in operating environmental testing equipment.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

• Skill in developing, delivering and presenting training programs on areas related to occupational safety and health.

• Skill in performing Ergonomic evaluations and writing recommendation reports.

• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

• Skill in writing reports and developing graphs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN I

• High School Diploma or GED.

HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN II:

• An Associate’s Degree in occupational safety, environmental health or related field. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN III & IV:
A Bachelor’s Degree in safety, environmental health or related field is preferred. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:
HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN I:
- Non-supervisory - One (1) years of customer service experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN II:
- Non-supervisory - Two (2) years of safety program experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN III:
- Non-supervisory - Four (4) years of safety program experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN IV:
- Non-supervisory - Six (6) years of safety program experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION:
HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN I:

• ICS-100 & 200, 700, 800 certificate of completion within 90 days of entry into position.

HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN II, III:

• ICS-100 & 200, 700, 800 certificate of completion within 90 days of entry into position.

HEALTHCARE SAFETY TECHNICIAN IV:

• ICS-100 & 200, 700, 800 certificate of completion.

• One certifications through a nationally recognized organization (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, Certified Hazard Control Manager, Certified Safety Professional or similar).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.