Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the organization’s safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs across healthcare and dialysis operations. This position assists with employee training, audits, incident follow-up, documentation management, and implementation of workplace safety initiatives to help maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, CMS, state, and company requirements. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in clinical environments.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of safety, healthcare, or regulatory compliance experience preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety principles
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or dialysis experience preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and policies
• Conduct routine safety inspections and compliance audits within dialysis clinics and support areas
• Support Hazard Communication (HazCom) program management including SDS maintenance and chemical inventory tracking
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Monitor completion of required employee safety training and assist with training coordination
• Maintain OSHA logs and safety-related documentation as assigned
• Support infection prevention and exposure control initiatives related to employee safety
• Participate in environmental rounds and identify opportunities for risk reduction
• Track corrective actions and follow up with clinic leadership on outstanding items
• Support waste management compliance including regulated medical waste and hazardous waste requirements
• Assist with ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and compliance documentation
• Stay current on applicable OSHA and healthcare regulatory requirements

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed