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Job Title
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Location
Stuart
Facility
Martin Health North
Department
Env Health and Safety Main Campus-Clinical and Operational Improvement
Job Code
001639
Shift
Schedule
Job Summary
Job Details
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes Diagnostic Centers, Outpatient Surgery and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports a safe and compliant care environment through collaboration with the EHS team, Facilities, Infection Prevention, Environmental Services, Clinical Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, nursing departments, laboratory areas, Pharmacy, executive leadership and Accreditation, while actively participating in the local Environment of Care committee. This role conducts construction and readiness rounds, performs project startup inspections, evaluates construction permits and reviews SERS and blotter reports. Responsibilities include addressing fire safety questions, supporting hazardous materials management, evaluating indoor air quality, completing and documenting inspections within required timeframes, managing regulated waste processes, supporting fire drills and annual fire marshal walkthroughs, reviewing and communicating industrial hygiene results, investigating accidents and root causes and assisting with the closure of OSHA and other regulatory agency findings to ensure ongoing regulatory readiness.
A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm with no holidays. Weekend requirements will only occur when needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Use qualitative and quantitative analyses of products, systems, operations and activities to identify hazards and establish programmatic plans and goals.
- Identify events, likelihood of occurrence, severity of results, risk and cost.
- Collaborate with others during the preparation of risk assessments and associated action plans.
- Participate in accident and incident investigations.
- Provide consulting services to internal customers regarding safety, health and environmental hazards, controls, and regulatory standards (EPA, OSHA, DOT, NFPA, TJC, ODH, CMS and others).
- Develop and conduct training programs.
- Be responsible for one or more Joint Commission Environment of Care management plans.
- Conduct audits of facilities and operations to ensure Environment of Care requirements are met.
- Collect, analyze and maintain EHS data.
- Maintain appropriate records for operational processes and regulatory agencies and submit required documents by established deadlines.
- Manage direct reports or indirect personnel resources to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Manage budget and contracted services as appropriate.
- Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Minimum requirements for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, environmental science, one of the physical sciences, or a related field
- Valid State driver’s license is required
- Minimum 3 years experience in a Healthcare or safety field
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Master's degree
- Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and/or other safety certification
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
403(b) Savings & Investment Plan
Investment Pension Plan (IPP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Discounts
Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance and Disability
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
- May require extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting.
- Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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