Training Coordinator- Environmental Health & Safety- FT Day Shift

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The Safety Training Coordinator is responsible for implementing trainings for UCI Health staff that will enable them to build the skills they need to perform their jobs in a safe, efficient, and competent manner. The Safety Training Coordinator's primary role will constitute conducting various safety trainings as required by regulatory requirements under the direction of Environmental Health & Safety and Emergency Management. Will be responsible for training staff, in consultation with the Workplace Violence Prevention Team, in crisis management and de-escalation courses. Plan, organize and hold needed certification and renewal training. Participate in the development of training/education-related policies and procedures. Participate as a member of the Safety team. Serve on various internal safety committees as requested. Additionally, will provide other safety and emergency preparedness trainings to include disaster preparedness, injury prevention, safe patient handling and fire safety.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Specialized training, certification and/or experience in diffusing assaultive behavior
• Prior experience working in one or more of the following settings: healthcare, education, residential, in-home health, or clinic settings.
• Prior experience training, teaching, or presenting to audiences.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific or engineering or Public Health field or three years of professional experience in a comprehensive environmental health and safety program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to facilitate both large and small groups for training/education/meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Cal/OSHA guidelines/requirements.
• Familiar understanding with The Joint Commission Standards in Healthcare
• Experience working within the University of California System.
• Certified Instructor in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention by The Crisis Prevention Institute. Or relatable crisis management, management of aggressive behavior or similar training certification.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.