Safety Manager Medical Technician

CLARENCE DAREN THOMAS

**** ********** **** ● Hephzibah, Georgia 30815 ● 803-***-**** ●*****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly experienced and versatile professional in the Environmental, Safety and Industrial and Occupational Health fields. Served 20+ years on Active Duty as a US Army Environmental Science Officer

SECURITY CLEARENCE – Maximum clearance obtained, Top Secret.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Health Education (Public Health), Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAFETY MANAGER. EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (AUGUSTA, GA) JUNE 2022 - AUGUST 2022

Ensured all Safety operations complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Centers for Medicare

and Medicaid Services guidelines; conducted planned and unannounced Safety inspections; conducted quarterly fire

drills and monthly fire extinguisher checks.

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN. LIGHTHOUSE CARE CENTER (AUGUSTA, GA) SEPTEMBER 2021 – MAY 2022

Provided super vision for patient groups during personal hygiene, meals, classroom school time, indoor/outdoor

recreation & over-night hours. Maintained daily records for each patient.

SAFETY INSPECTOR. TSAY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (AUGUSTA, GA) APRIL 2020 – APRIL 2021

Provided quality leadership in the development/implementation of standard operating procedures and risk management plans.

Provided training to the workforce in quality principles and objectives.

Conducted quality control and safety inspections in accordance with the Quality Control and Safety Programs.

Coordinated inspections with managers and supervisors.

Prepared and distributed Safety and Inspection reports.

Conducted requested special inspections.

Assisted other inspectors with inspections.

Administered Quality Control Plans in compliance with all contracts and company standards for the site.

Conducted a management review of the Quality Control Plans and made adjustments as necessary.

Administered Safety Procedures/Programs that are in compliance with all contracts and company standards.

Conducted a management review of the Safety Procedures/Programs and make adjustments as necessary.

Provided Quality and Safety in Leadership in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.

Administered an Inspection Program for the site. This included an inspection schedule, inspection checklists, and all regularly scheduled Quality Control reports and forms for the department.

Prepared Quality Control and Safety reports.

Investigated and closed pending Preventive and Corrective Action Requests this included creating reports, presentations and providing training.

Assisted the management team and provide Quality Control and Safety management support as needed.

Promoted quality and safety culture by implementing training programs, and training managers and staff on quality control and safety programs.

Investigated incidents, took corrective action and create reports for management review.

Communicated with customers as contract required.

Recommended, evaluated, and participated in staff development.

Participated on committees and special projects.

RADIATION SAFETY TECHNICIAN. SAVANNAH RIVER REMEDIATION JULY 2017 – APRIL 2020

Measured and recorded the level of radiation emitted in accordance with established regulations and standards. Evaluated radiation output and developed processes to minimize future contamination Trained site personnel to ensure they have proper knowledge when working in potentially hazardous environments. Ensured that employees are outfitted in protective gear as necessary.

SAFETY MANAGER. AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FEBRUARY 2016 – JANUARY 2017

Supervised three technicians in conducting personal injury assessments, safety surveys, environment of care rounds, interim life safety measures and Code Red fire drills. Operated a 90-day medical waste storage facility and prepared this waste for transport to disposal facilities. -Created portable oxygen tank monitoring system that saves $7,000 per month.

Specific improvements: I slashed Universal Waste costs by 70%, purchased medical waste transportation equipment within the Medical Center and ensured that all Safety Department employees obtained Department of Transportation Hazardous Waste Transportation certification.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN. EISENHOWER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER OCTOBER 2012 – MARCH 2015

Executed studies to monitor and assess employees' exposure to health risks, and to measure the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.

Maintained biological monitoring programs.

Assessed and analyzed research data, summarized statistics, and compiled reports.

Implemented of programs to protect employee health, and implementing ergonomics.

Conducted regular audits of programs.

Ensured employee awareness of occupational health and safety concerns, programs, and regulations by conducting training and presentations.

Implemented corrective actions and suspended operations if required.

Maintained current knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OFFICER. US ARMY AUGUST 1988 – OCTOBER 2012

Performed professional scientific work in Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene that included Identification, evaluation and formulation of recommendations for control of potential health hazards; health hazard assessments of weapons, equipment, clothing, training devices and material systems; developed Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene criteria and standards; promoted policies, programs, practices and operations directed toward he prevention of disease, illness and injury; designed and formulated recommendations to preserve and enhance health and environmental conditions to air, water, noise, liquid and solid waste disposal, and institutional hygiene.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30-hour Training Course. February 2021

OSHA 385 Course (24-hour) February 2021

Radiological Protection Technician Initial Training Course. 2017

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Course. 2016

Department of Transportation Hazardous Transport Course. 2016

Environmental Compliance Officer Certification Course. 2008

Domestic Response / Casualty Decontamination / Hospital Decontamination Course, 2007

Department of Defense Pest Management Course. 2003

Health Risk Communication and Conflict Management Course. 2001

Command and General Staff Officer Course. 2001

Medical Intelligence Course. 2000

Preventive Medicine Program Management. 1997

Medical Management of Biological and Chemical Casualties Course. 1995

Army Medical Department Officer Advanced Course. 1993

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Officer Course. 1990

Principles of Military Preventive Medicine. 1989

Army Medical Department Officer Basic Course. 1989

Emergency Medical Technician Course. (1984)

Contact this candidate