Safety Tech - Environmental - La Jolla
About The Position
The Safety Tech - Environmental serves as an internal resource on environmental safety matters and assists the Environmental Safety Officer in maintaining systems and programs for a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Environment of Care management program. The program follows The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory guidelines applicable to environmental safety in California healthcare settings. The role serves on the site Environmental Health & Safety Committee and Emergency Management Committee, educates staff on safe work practices and safety issues, and assists the Safety Officer. With oversight by the Safety Officer, primary functions include scheduling, facilitating, assessing, and documenting fire drills, environmental tours, and construction-related ICRA. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible day-shift position at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Some evening or early shifts are required for fire drills and air handler inspections that must take place after 11 p.m. and before 5 a.m.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a clinical environment and/or acute-care healthcare setting in an environmental safety program position and/or support role within the environmental safety community.
- Basic knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, hazardous material management, and communication.
- Strong clerical skills.
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), or obtain it within 1 year.
- An active California driver's license is required if driving a company vehicle is part of the employee's duties.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare construction safety and related standards, including The Joint Commission standards, NFPA, OSHA (Cal-OSHA), occupational health, and infection control.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Environmental Safety Officer in maintaining Workplace Safety and Environment of Care systems and programs.
- Serve as a member of the site Environmental Health & Safety Committee and Emergency Management Committee.
- Educate staff on safe working practices and safety-related issues.
- Assist the Safety Officer.
- Schedule, facilitate, assess, and document fire drills, environmental tours, and construction-related ICRA, under the Safety Officer's oversight.
- Perform fire drills and air handler inspections during some evening or early shifts, as needed.
Benefits
- Benefit-eligible position.
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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