Environmental Health

4 days ago


Los Altos, United States Sutter Health Full time

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

With minimal supervision, supports environmental health and workplace safety programs to maintain and promote a healthy and safe environment for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors that will reduce the financial risks associated with injuries and illnesses. Inspects and surveys areas and activities to minimize potential risks, and investigates incidents. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety policies and procedures, and provides education and/or training to help staff understand and comply with the requirements of the environmental health & workplace safety programs.

*This is a hybrid/mobile position. Anticipated to work in the office 2-3 days per week with majority of the time spent in the field. This position will cover various ambulatory locations across the Greater Silicon Valley Division under Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (SBMF). The primary focus will be from San Jose to Daly City and on occasion other sites within the division (e.g., Fremont, Santa Cruz, Dublin) as needed.*

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 

WORKPLACE SAFETY
• Audits, inspects, surveys and evaluates work environment, work procedures and hazards to identify and address unsafe work environment conditions, and recommends corrective action plan as needed.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures, and regulatory and legally required health and safety regulations, and recommends actions to correct deficiencies when necessary.
• Investigates illnesses and injuries, determines and evaluates cause, and recommends actions to enhance safety and minimize risk.
• Reviews and analyzes data related to workplace safety, injuries and illnesses, identifies trends and patterns, and determines where proactive safety and/or preventative measures are needed.
• Provides support and assistance to site/department safety representatives.

INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE
• Serves as the point-of-contact for on-site inspections and/or accreditation and licensing surveys, providing information as requested.
• Assists affiliate and/or department with responses to regulatory citations, initiating appeals process when warranted.
• Reviews compliance/inspection reports, recommends actions to close or address gaps, and monitors progress toward full compliance.
• Completes mandatory reporting requirements, submitting reports timely.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Promotes awareness and best practices through specific internal communications and training programs.
• Assesses and identifies organizational or departmental training needs,
• Develops, updates, coordinates and/or conducts training programs.

PROGRAM SUPPORT
• Reviews and analyzes legislative and regulatory changes, evaluates implications and impacts, and recommends policy changes.

• Reviews all project documentation for new construction and tenant improvements to comply to accreditation standard and regulatory conformance.
• Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in planning and updating the Emergency Management Program.
• Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in planning and updating the Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
• Coordinates the review of audits, inspections, citations, and selected incidents, collaborating with appropriate committees and department to address issues and deficiencies.
• May represent the organization/affiliate on community task forces convened to prepare and promote disaster/emergency management activities.
• May work with departments on issues related to facility access and/or compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• Seeks and responds to regular performance feedback.
• Supports and assists the team when necessary.
• Contributes ideas and actions toward continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
• Recognizes and communicates potential issues to appropriate leader.

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Emergency/Disaster/HazMat Management, Public Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Safety or related field.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of practices, and legal and regulatory requirements such as Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cal-OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and Department of Health for healthcare disaster/emergency planning, preparedness, and management.

Knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable state and/or local emergency management systems.

Ability to integrate/coordinate the activities of internal departments and external agencies to adequately respond/execute responses to disaster situations.

Knowledge of legislative and regulatory protocols and requirements relating to workplace/occupational safety and injury prevention.

Ability to problem solve and make decisions during emergent/disaster situations.

Understands hospital and/or ambulatory healthcare operations.

Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns.

Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.

Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.

Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences.

Ability to create and translate data into reports and presentations for appropriate audience.

Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.

Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.

Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $50.93 to $76.39 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​



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