Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Coordinator provides essential support to the environmental health and safety programs in their hospital(s). This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness efforts. The coordinator collaborates with hospital leaders and clinical departments to promote and maintain a safe and compliant environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

• Support the EH&S programs at assigned hospitals to promote alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with their manager/director and hospital department leaders to monitor and improve safety outcomes.
• Assist with the Physical Environment (PE) and Life Safety (LS) portions of The Joint Commission survey process to ensure successful accreditation and licensing.
• Assist in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions for the hospital's fire safety programs to improve compliance with NFPA standards, focusing on fire prevention, life safety, and emergency evacuation systems. This includes audits and safety rounds as well as reporting findings appropriately.
• Support the implementation of safety programs focusing on OSHA compliance, risk management, and injury prevention as directed by the EH&S manager/director.
• Support the hospital's emergency management programs, including disaster response, crisis management, evacuation protocols, and Command Center operations.
• Support and monitors environmental and life safety compliance in construction and renovation projects according to applicable code requirements such as Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and infection control requirements including regular construction permit meetings with appropriate departments to maintain a safe environment during construction projects.
• Assist with hazardous materials management, chemicals, and waste within the hospital environment according to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), as well as environmental guidelines. This includes testing, record-keeping, training, and follow up tasks for environmental monitoring as directed.
• Facilitate and coordinate safety training programs for hospital staff to enhance awareness of EH&S protocols, emergency procedures, and safety best practices.

• Experience working with hospital physical environment, facility safety, and emergency management programs.
• Proficiency in basic technology and computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to interpret relevant state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines and clearly communicate them to others
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills and maintains effective working relationships across the facility and with local health officials, regional healthcare partners, state and federal agencies, policy and advisory committees of the regional council, and the public.

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