Facilities Environmental Safety Specialist
Core
Manage and oversee Accreditation Environment of Care (TJC) and Physical Environment (DNV) safety programs for multiple hospital facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Role type
Facilities Environmental Safety Specialist
Builds
Safe physical environments and regulatory compliance for hospital facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Life Safety / Environmental Compliance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Emergency management, Environmental safety, Life safety, Risk assessment, Regulatory compliance, Hazardous materials handling, Incident command, Corrective action planning, Committee coordination, Safety training delivery
Preferred skills
Health Care Environmental Manager (HEM) certification, Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Technologies
Computer software programs
Responsibilities
Coordinate and chair Environment of Care or Physical Environment Committee; Act as liaison for Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials, Clinical Engineering, Fire Safety, and Utilities chapters; Initiate and disseminate Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA), Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) documentation; Generate and submit physical environment reports and corrective action plans from regulatory surveys; Manage internal inspections of the physical environment and perform safety rounds; Assist with handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous waste/materials; Act as first responder for incidents and maintain on-call readiness.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
