Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Additional Information About the Role

Memorial Hospital Belleville-Shiloh is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager who will work to maintain compliance to federal, state, corporate health, safety and environmental regulations for the hospital.

Ideal candidates should have experience working in EHS systems and principles and knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances governing EHS compliance efforts.

Previous healthcare experience is preferred!

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children's at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

The Quality Assurance Department proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and assist clinicians to participate effectively in Quality Improvement activities. The Cancer Registry primary function is to report all incidence of malignancies as required and to maintain and support a Cancer Registry Program that meets State reporting standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager manages, develops and directs overall operations for safety, compliance with regulatory standards and policies relating to safety and telecommunications. This position maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, guests, volunteers and contractors. This position is also responsible for coordinating safety and telecommunication activities with other campuses and public emergency responders as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations through implementation of safety and health-related policies and procedures.Coordinates and oversees the development and implementation of the management plans, goals, evaluations and ongoing performance improvement.Oversees hazard surveillance inspections, identifies risks and coordinates implementation of risk strategies, in addition to coordinating and overseeing an industrial hygiene program.Oversees log record-keeping, accident investigation and job hazard analysis. Prepare & implement organizational construction safety policies, procedures and submit summary activity reports in accordance with agency/accreditation requirements.Serves as the Chairperson of the Safety Committees, and coordinates and oversees the activities of the Safety Committees.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

• 401(k) plan with BJC match

• Tuition Assistance available on first day

• BJC Institute for Learning and Development

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer