Safety Analyst - South Shore Region; Baptist - Day Shift

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe each award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This position supports regulatory compliance and environmental safety initiatives across the organization, with a focus on Joint Commission standards and Environment of Care requirements. It assists in the development, review, and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure ongoing survey readiness. The role participates in routine safety rounding, documentation compliance reviews, and identification of environmental risks.

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s degree (preferred).

• 3 years’ experience in a safety‑related field, or 1 year experience in a safety‑related field with a 2‑year degree.

• Valid Louisiana driver’s license (required).

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows‑style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits effective public speaking skills.
• Skills to establish and maintain good rapport with government authorities.
• Familiar with MS Office and internet.
• Self‑motivated with skills to work independently without close supervision or specific instruction.

• Schedules and conducts general safety training for personnel.
• Assists in emergency preparedness and response efforts.
• Manages life safety and environment of care standards with matters pertaining to fire and life safety.
• Submits required reports for Senior Staff Meeting, EOC Safety Committee as directed by emergency preparedness leadership.
• Assists Facility Director and/or Safety Manager with the coordination of safety matters.
• Manages hazardous materials/chemical waste management program.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The job may be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time but involves pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;

or when the job requires working at a production pace that involves constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to…