Manager, EH&S and Environment of Care

This position leads the integration of solutions that work to address multiple regulatory requirements and certifying agencies thus ensuring compliance to rules affecting safety, security, hazardous waste, medical equipment, fire/ life safety and utilities. The major functions of this position are: managing the team responsible for ensuring specific, daily compliance with regulations, performing regular performance assessments, managing regulatory compliance audits, ensure effective recordkeeping, coordinate leadership reporting, and act in the role of the Laser Safety Officer and SHC Hospital Safety Officer.

Responsibilities

Conduct TJC EOC/Life Safety regulatory compliance program for SHC, LPCH, and Clinics as required. Lead role during survey activity audits, lead hospital interface for The Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care (EOC) for interviews, review of records, corrective actions, & Performance Improvement Opportunities. Coordinate continual preparation for all TJC EOC regulatory compliance activities for all sites.; As EOC Safety Committee Chair, leads generation of EOC quarterly reports, annual evaluations, and management plans. Conducts TJC EOC Periodic Performance Reviews. Coordinates EOC meeting agenda, minutes and logistics; monthly. Maintains EOC documentation and records. Coordinates EOC Safety Manual Policies and Procedures.; As the hospital Safety Officer develop hospital-wide Safety Plans, analyze risks, address incidents, and develop mitigation strategies including those for Life Safety.; Manage the Hazardous & Medical Waste and Waste Water & Strom Drain program including applicable policy, program, and regulatory/compliance audits.; Manage Life/ Fire Safety Program including emergency evacuation program, equipment, regulatory/ compliance audits and training.; As the Deputy Laser Safety Officer, develop laser safety policy, analyze risks and develop mitigation plans

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a work-related field; Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including one (1) year in the specialty area to which assigned; Knowledge of TJC/OSHA/DHS standards; Knowledge of Safety Plan development; Knowledge of General EH&S theory and practice; Knowledge of EOC Committee activities; Knowledge of EH&S recordkeeping; Knowledge of SHC management policy; Ability to effectively collaboration with other depts.; Ability to write effective policy and procedures; Ability to problem solve in an effective manner; Ability to develop high level reports; Ability to organize compliance records and files; Ability to communication effectively with managers, peers and subordinates; Skill in interviewing, auditing, and risk assessment; Skill in review/ edit policies for approval; Skill in identifying and mitigating hazards and risks; Skill in identifying opportunities for improvement; Skill in recall compliance policy against observed condition; Skill in build effective management programs to address needs