Manager, Environmental Safety

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Manager of Environmental Safety to lead the Environment of Care (EOC) programs and oversee EH&S, Hazardous Materials, and related safety areas. You will partner with clinical, operational, and facilities leaders to identify and mitigate risks and ensure compliance with CMS, DNV, CDPH, and Cal/OSHA requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in healthcare safety leadership and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with CHSP preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading healthcare safety, environmental health and safety, or Environment of Care programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CMS, DNV or The Joint Commission, CDPH, Cal/OSHA, NFPA, Environment of Care, Hazardous Materials Management, Emergency Management, Fire and Life Safety.
• Experience leading regulatory surveys and accreditation readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Environment of Care (EOC) committee and oversee EOC/EH&S, hazardous materials, ergonomics, radiation safety, and related physical environment safety programs.
• Provide leadership for EOC risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and regulatory/accreditation readiness.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and facilities leaders to identify and mitigate environmental and occupational safety risks.
• Promote a culture of safety and maintain compliance with CMS, DNV, CDPH, Cal/OSHA and other regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Health/Engineering/Healthcare Admin

Job description

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; May include shifting hours or weekends based on department needs.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Manager, Environmental Safety serves as Co-Chair of the Environment of Care (EOC) Committee and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Environment of Care (EOC)/Physical Environment, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Hazardous Materials Management, Ergonomics, Radiation Safety, Employee Safety, and related Physical Environment safety programs.

The Manager provides leadership for EOC risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory and accreditation readiness, and organizational safety efforts to promote a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, staff, and physicians. This position partners with clinical, operational, and facilities leaders to identify and mitigate environmental and occupational safety risks, implement corrective and preventive actions, promote a culture of safety, and maintain ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory, accreditation, and licensing requirements, including CMS, DNV, CDPH, and Cal/OSHA requirements.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading healthcare safety, environmental health and safety, or Environment of Care programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • CMS
  • DNV or The Joint Commission
  • CDPH
  • Cal/OSHA
  • NFPA
  • Environment of Care
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire and Life Safety
• Experience leading regulatory surveys and accreditation readiness.
• Must demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Education/Licensure/Certification

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred

• Training in Environmental Safety or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP).