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Stryker Corporation

Director of Safety Management/UKHC

Stryker Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Job Title:

Director of Safety Management

Department:

Performance Services

Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

13

Salary Range:

$71,323-131,685/year

Position Type:

Staff, Full‑Time

Required Education:

MA

Required Related Experience:

5 years

Required License/Registration/Certification:

None

Physical Requirements:

Standing and walking throughout the enterprise; minimal travel; some lifting up to 25 lbs.

Shift:

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (may require evening/weekend hours as departmental need).

Job Summary The Director of Safety Management and Planning will oversee and assure continuous regulatory readiness for UK HealthCare Enterprise. This individual will direct, manage, and coordinate all activities related to environmental safety and life safety, encompassing environmental scanning, assessment, planning, and execution of plans. The role evaluates, creates, develops, and implements policies, guidelines, procedures, and programs to ensure a safe and healthy patient care environment for staff, faculty, students, patients, and visitors. Responsible for all aspects of the hospital's inpatient and ambulatory environmental safety programs—including hazardous waste management (chemical, radioactive, and regulated medical waste) and emergency management/preparedness— and supervises the resolution of all safety‑related incidents involving employees, visitors, patients, or situations posing a threat to the hospital’s buildings and/or equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.Responsibilities

Oversee all environmental safety programs (hazardous waste management, etc.).

Develop and implement policies, guidelines, procedures, and programs for safe patient care environments.

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.

Supervise resolution of safety incidents affecting employees, visitors, patients, and facility integrity.

Coordinate emergency management and preparedness activities.

Lead and manage safety‑related activities and staff.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Certified Safety Professional certification preferred.

Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as The Joint Commission, OSHA, and related agencies.

Demonstrated!).

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