Safety Officer - Environmental - Varied - La Jolla

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla seeks a full-time Environmental Safety Officer to lead safety program development and regulatory compliance. You will serve as an internal consultant on environmental-safety matters and coordinate safety activities across Hospital sites.

You will educate staff on safe practices, ensure alignment with Joint Commission standards, and assume the role of safety adviser to the Incident Commander during disasters.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environmental safety practices.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to educate staff on safe working practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal consultant on environmental-safety matters for the hospital.
• Develop and maintain systems and programs for Workplace Safety and Environment of Care as per regulations.
• Coordinate with committees and staff to ensure safety compliance across sites.
• Act as safety advisor to the Incident Commander during disasters and emergencies.
• Coordinate Hazardous Materials, Waste and Communications Management programs on site.

Skills

Environmental safety

Regulatory compliance

Emergency management

Incident command

Job description

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position for varied shifts located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Safety Officer - Environmental serves as an "internal consultant" on environmental-safety-related matters. Develops and maintains systems and programs to assure a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Environment of Care management program as outlined in the standards found within The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory guidelines regarding environmental safety aspects related to healthcare settings within the State of California. Serves as staff resource to appropriate committees for environmental and occupational safety and to local (appointing unit) and system-wide Safety Committee and Emergency Management Committee. Integrates and coordinates all efforts with other organizational staff resources. Educates staff on safe working practices and safety-related issues. Ensures policies, procedures and activities are in place to comply with regulatory agencies. Assumes the position of Safety Officer and advisor to the Incident Commander during times of disaster and emergent operations. The Environmental Safety Officer also serves as the "coordinator" of the site(s) Safety Management and Hazardous Materials, Waste and Communications Management Programs (HAZMAT/COM).