JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK�s cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California.

** 25K Sign on Bonus **

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Coordinates employee and occupational health services ensuring hospital compliance with regulatory/ legal standards; developing, implementing, and administering employee safety and wellness programs; provides employee health education and guidance and establishes/maintain records and systems to support the employee health programs. Completes the data collection from testing results and follow-up for all personnel. Additionally, the EH&W Coordinator is responsible for Industrial Injury follow up and documentation.

• Administers pre-employment screenings and consultations for all new hires and contractors.
• Follows hospital protocol in obtaining results for drug testing.
• Administers annual health screenings and vaccines for hospital employees and contractors.
• Administers weekly health screenings for select employee populations as required by state, county and/or federal regulatory requirements.
• Understands the legal and ethical issues regarding the safekeeping and communication of results to

HR.

• Performs PPO skin testing and phlebotomy for communicable disease exposures as per protocols established by hospital policy.
• Reports exposure results to the Infection Control RN
• Maintains adequate record keeping in a secure environment.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.
• Performs FIT Testing
• Performs required OSHA reporting.
• Facilitates new hire orientation.

Coordinate the workers' compensation program to ensure appropriate management of all aspects of workers compensation claims. Participates in and reviews progress and metrics to identify risk and work with the Environment of Care committee to implement actions plans. Provide case management services to assure timely medical care and early return to work when possible.

Coordinates with Centralized Tenet Leave of Absence team all aspect of hospital's leave of absence program in accordance with Tenet Policy and practices with state and federal law; when requested by Centralized Leave of Absence, provides accurate and timely written communication to employees/management regarding the status and process of an employee's leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range: $42.93 - $66.52
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.