JOB SUMMARY

This position is in Frisco, Texas.

The Healthcare Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator manages activities that allow Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) facilities the opportunity to strive to meet the standards of The Joint Commission. This position functions to support multiple hospitals and is established to work collaboratively with the BSWH Regional Director of the Environment of Care and Emergency Management Department as well as each Facility Safety Director/Manager and their respective hospital leadership to coordinate activities related to compliance with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, National Fire Protection Association, The Joint Commission accreditation standards, and other regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Coordinates the Environment of Care Committee at least at one facility (High Level Committee with physician and executive participation).

• Ensures assigned facilities are in compliance with all required standards and have an integrated, consistent plan for maintaining continuous compliance with all required accreditation standards.

• Serves as decontamination officer for the hospital, managing the decontamination team, including training and recruitment.

• Write, modify, and monitor hazardous materials (HAZMAT) facility emergency preparedness plans and coordinate all hazardous material activities for all BSWH facilities.

• Manages hazardous chemical waste streams.

• Completes indoor air quality studies and identifies corrective actions.

• Coordinates Joint Commission activities with other departments, which include Public Safety, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

• Coordinates meetings with BSWH Safe Choice to review employee injury data and develops action plans.

• Facilitator of the weekly construction meeting with CBRE, Medco, Epidemiology, and additional subcontractors. Interim Life Safety and infection control assessments as well as action plans are developed for each project in the facility.

• Assigned to major construction projects to attend project-specific meetings, punch list meetings, and assist with the project closeout process.

• Design and present in-service/orientation training programs.

• Monitor compliance of BSWH entities with federal, state, local, and TJC environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Experience working with hospital environments of care programs, general safety programs, or emergency management programs.

• Proficiency in basic technology and computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to interpret and communicate to others relevant state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication and establish and maintain effective working relationships within the facility with local and regional health care officials, local, state, and federal agencies, and policy and advisory committees of the regional council and the general public.

BENEFITS

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of safety work experience above the minimum qualification

• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Safety Experience

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.