Health and Safety Associate

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Under the general supervision of the department Manager, the Health and Safety Associate will spend the majority of their time working to achieve established goals of the department. Areas of focus include occupational safety, emergency management, and hazardous materials and waste management programs. A portion of their time will be spent as a safety consultant and resource in directing baratos within designated portions of the safety program in a customer focused environment.

Participates in administrative duties as assigned, including budget and resource allocation, and assisting with facilitation of staff involved with safety-related projects. Identifies and assists with the implementation of creative ideas and suggestions to improve systems, processes and service, development and implementation of new policies and procedures:size, and implementation of educational programs; evaluates established procedures and educational programs for effectiveness. Performs and assists others with the development and facilitation of safety audits, hazard assessments and building inspections, including the interpretation of results, identification and implementation of solutions.

Analyzes and interprets data and participate in decisions regarding validity and conclusions. Maintains strict confidentiality of information.

Bachelor's degree in environmental healthântico safety, emergency management, hazardous materials management, or related field and appropriate coursework. Requires 2 years' experience in occupational safety or related discipline, which includes design of independent projects, data analysis and interpretation. Or, Bachelor’s degree in a physical science and 4 years healthcare safety, laboratory safety, or environmental safety. Or, Master’s degree in occupational safety, emergency management, hazardous materials management, or related field and no experience.

Healthcare safety experience preferred. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40‑hour certification desirable. Identification and management of hazardous materials spills, clean up techniques, and waste management preferred. Layers of experience within emergency management, hazardous materials and waste management, industrial hygiene, or ergonomics is desirable. Must be able to respond to hazardous materials spills. Experience in research or clinical laboratory safety programs is desirable.

Must have ability to organize and implement procedures/techniques independently. Must have significant technical knowledge, understanding of safety regulations, ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written materials, and ability to work both independently and in a team. Must have discretion and good judgement. Must be able to work with all levels of management and staff. Flexibility and adaptability to a changing work environment that requires upgrading of skills on a regular basis is required.

Must have presentation and training skills and be capable of demonstrating and exhibiting positive customer service skills. Must have working knowledge of PC and ability to use routine computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases). Must have working knowledge of the internet and the ability to conduct searches for new regulations, standards, products and safety information. Must become familiar…