Healthcare EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Preparedness

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join the Facilities team in Madison, WI. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on creating and maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors, while leading emergency preparedness efforts across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or related field, plus at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Familiarity with NFPA, OSHA, CMS and Joint Commission standards helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead EH&S programs to achieve operational excellence in safety and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with NFPA, OSHA, DNR, EPA, CMS and Joint Commission standards.
• Perform internal audits, coordinate inspections, and report data to improve outcomes.
• Lead Emergency Preparedness program and ensure JC/CMS requirements are met.
• Manage Emergency Preparedness supplies and resources for the facility.
• Represent safety efforts on the Incident Command Team and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Emergency preparedness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health

Job description

SSM Health is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join the Facilities team in Madison, WI. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on creating and maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors, while leading emergency preparedness efforts across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or related field, plus at least one year of experience.