Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Novant Health Careers; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist responsible for the development and administration of safety programs. The role focuses on compliance with various regulations, promoting safety for both patients and employees, and offers an engaging work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in environmental health & safety or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a safety-related field.
• CHSP or HEM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer safety programs to reduce injuries.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies like OSHA and EPA.
• Assist in safety training and mentoring functions.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Ability to work in high stress

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or related life sciences

Job description

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Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist develops and administers safety programs to reduce injuries to patients and team members; and establishes, directs and monitors compliance with Occupational Safety and Hazardous Material programs at all Novant Health facilities. Maintains a working knowledge and serves as a resource to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including TJC, OSHA, CAP, COLA, CARF, DOT, NFPA, DENR, EPA and other regulatory agencies. The Environmental Health & Safety Spec also assists in coordinating the safety function including training and mentoring.

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist develops and administers safety programs to reduce injuries to patients and team members; and establishes, directs and monitors compliance with Occupational Safety and Hazardous Material programs at all Novant Health facilities. Maintains a working knowledge and serves as a resource to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including TJC, OSHA, CAP, COLA, CARF, DOT, NFPA, DENR, EPA and other regulatory agencies. The Environmental Health & Safety Spec also assists in coordinating the safety function including training and mentoring.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety field or related life sciences.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in a safety-related field required.
• Licensure/certification/registration: CHSP or HEM preferred.
• Additional skills required: Ability to successfully work in an environment of high stress with rapidly changing priorities is a must. Good judgment is critical. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Skilled in MicroSoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

Job Opening ID

69949

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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