Environmental Health & Safety Specialist III

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist III

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist III

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Organization
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center
Position Overview
With minimal supervision, supports environmental health and workplace safety programs to maintain and promote a healthy and safe environment for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors that will reduce the financial risks associated with injuries and illnesses. Inspects and surveys areas and activities to minimize potential risks, and investigates incidents. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety policies and procedures, and provides education and/or training to help staff understand and comply with the requirements of the environmental health & workplace safety programs.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
Job Accountabilities
WORKPLACE SAFETY

• Audits, inspects, surveys and evaluates work environment, work procedures and hazards to identify and address unsafe work environment conditions, and recommends corrective action plan as needed.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures, and regulatory and legally required health and safety regulations, and recommends actions to correct deficiencies when necessary.
• Investigates illnesses and injuries, determines and evaluates cause, and recommends actions to enhance safety and minimize risk.
• Reviews and analyzes data related to workplace safety, injuries and illnesses, identifies trends and patterns, and determines where proactive safety and/or preventative measures are needed.
• Provides support and assistance to site/department safety representatives.
  

INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE

• Serves as the point-of-contact for on-site inspections and/or accreditation and licensing surveys, providing information as requested.
• Assists affiliate and/or department with citations, initiating appeals process when warranted.
• Reviews compliance/inspection reports, recommends actions to close or address gaps, and monitors progress toward full compliance.
• Completes mandatory reporting requirements, submitting reports timely.
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Promotes awareness and best practices through specific internal communications and training programs.
• Assesses and identifies organizational or departmental training needs,
• Develops, updates, coordinates and/or conducts training programs.
  

PROGRAM SUPPORT

• Reviews and analyzes legislative and regulatory changes, evaluates implications and impacts, and recommends policy changes.
• Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in planning and updating the Emergency Management Program.
• Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in planning and updating the Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
• Coordinates the review of audits, inspections, citations, and selected incidents, collaborating with appropriate committees and department to address issues and deficiencies.
• May represent the organization/affiliate on community task forces convened to prepare and promote disaster/emergency management activities.
• May work with departments on issues related to facility access and/or compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Seeks and responds to regular performance feedback.
• Supports and assists the team when necessary.
• Contributes ideas and actions toward continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
• Recognizes and communicates potential issues to appropriate leader
  

Education
Job Description :
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Emergency/Disaster/HazMat Management, Public Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Safety or related field
Typical Experience
5 years recent relevant experience
Skills And Knowledge
Knowledge of practices, and legal and regulatory requirements such as Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cal-OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and Dept of Health for healthcare disaster/emergency planning, preparedness, and management.
Knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable state and/or local emergency management systems.
Ability to integrate/coordinate the activities of internal departments and external agencies to adequately respond/execute responses to disaster situations.
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory protocols and requirements relating to workplace/occupational safety and injury prevention.
Ability to problem solve and make decisions during emergent/disaster situations.
Understands hospital and/or ambulatory healthcare operations.
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns.
Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.
Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences..
Ability to create and translate data into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.
Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines wihle maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.
Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $52.44 to $78.66 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into