Ascension

Safety Officer

Job Description

Posted on: 
September 29, 2026

Location: Kyle, TX

Facility: Seton Medical Center Hays

Department: Regulatory

Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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Responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM).  Maintain documentation of findings and improvements.
  • Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation.
  • Monitor potential and actual environmental hazards. Participate in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
  • Lead emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).

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Job Requirements

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety preferred.
  • Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred.
  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Healthcare Safety, Emergency Management, Facilities Management
  • Bachelors Degree Preferred

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Healthcare Safety, Emergency Management, Facilities Management
  • Bachelors Degree Preferred

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