Safety Coordinator In Environmental Health And Safety | Full-Time Day Shift (24285

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Safety Coordinator.

This position is responsible for implementing and monitoring safety management programs and initiatives for New Bridge Medical Center facilities across a wide geographic area.

• Administer the day to day operations of an effective Respirator Program including:
• N95 fit testing program strictly in accordance with CFR  including ensuring all employees complete the required Respirator On-line training program.
• Communicate to all managers those specific employees who need fit testing and those who do not.
• Maintain a formal list of all employees who have or require to be fit tested.
• Conduct qualitative fit testing.
• Load all Medical clearances into the employee’s training records.
• Perform both Quantitative and quantitative fit testing where required.
• Effectively communicate with Human Resources to fit test new hires before their first day of orientation or as soon as possible.
• Lead an effective ergonomic program including:
• Develop an embedded train the trainer program
• Perform training to staff of proper patient transfer/repositioning
• Maintain inventories of ergonomic equipment
• Perform routine ergonomic evaluations of employees in all various positions, develop reports with recommendations for manager’s review/approval.
• Research and recommend for BNBMC approved related equipment
• Schedule, administer every other month ergonomic safe patient handling meetings
• Track/trend ergonomic safety injuries and report out to management including EOC meetings
• Lead BNBMC into becoming a leader of sustainability including:
• Completing annual sustainability applications to NJDEP and various organizations for various applications to become members and receive sustainability awards.
• Implement specific tasks with various departments to develop specific budgets and Develops and implement sustainability goals, training, and communications throughout the organization including organizing team "Champions" in departments for recycling initiatives.
• Work with inspectors from various environmental agencies (e.g.: COUNTY, DOH, EPA, DOT, OSHA, CMS, and The Joint Commission)
• Conduct Investigations regarding all employee incidents and analyzes and make recommendations for corrective action and keep all records current.
• Conduct inspections and maintain an inventory of ergonomic equipment for employees to "trial" (i.e. ergonomic chairs, head phones, etc.)
• Assists Safety/Security Director when needed. Required to respond to fires and emergencies, and carry cellphone and be on call 24hrs for emergencies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital service lines and departments
• Participate in other working groups and committees
• Maintain relevant documentation including up-to-date plans as well as meeting agendas, rosters, and minutes from meetings to ensure accreditation survey readiness at all times
• Adheres to legal and ethical standards
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, duties and responsibilities of Safety (see Safety/Security Director’s Job Description)

Five to seven years of progressively more responsible related work experience in healthcare-based Environment of Care and Emergency Management experience

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, etc.), and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc)

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

Ability to exhibit timely decision-making and adaptive leadership experience under stressful conditions

Previous experience in ergonomic evaluations and/or degree in related field preferred.

Requires to be available 24 hours/ 7 days a week to respond to fire alarms.

Fire/sprinkler experience is a plus or active member of a fire department

Ambition to learn, motivated and strong communication skills

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Bachelor's Degree Strongly Preferred

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$40k-$50k/Year

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.