Environmental Health and Safety Associate

Cleveland Clinic•Weston, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes Diagnostic Centers, Outpatient Surgery and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Environmental Health and Safety Associate supports a comprehensive environment of care program through close collaboration with the EHS team, Facilities, Infection Prevention, Environmental Services, Clinical Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, nursing departments, laboratory areas, Pharmacy, executive leadership, Accreditation and local Environment of Care committees. This role conducts construction rounds, startup inspections and readiness rounds, evaluates construction permits and reviews SERS and blotter reports while addressing fire safety, hazardous materials and indoor air quality concerns. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm with no holidays. Weekend requirements will only occur when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a science, engineering, or safety field; OR, other Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience in an environmental health and safety field or applicable healthcare area
Valid State driver’s license is required
Must have own transportation to/from remote job sites
Minimum 1 year of experience in an environmental health and safety field or applicable healthcare area if Bachelor's degree is not science, engineering, or safety-related

Responsibilities

Completing and documenting inspections
Managing hazardous and regulated waste processes
Supporting fire drills and annual fire marshal walkthroughs
Reviewing industrial hygiene reports
Investigating accident reports
Addressing root causes and assisting with the closure of OSHA and other regulatory agency findings to ensure ongoing compliance and safety readiness
Collect and analyze data to identify adverse trends and high loss potential incidents.
Conduct site investigations, participate in root cause analyses and corrective action identification, and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
Conduct classroom and one-on-one or small group training of various EHS topics.
Perform audits of EHS programs and practices.