Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs routine audits of clinic activities and facilities
• Maintains comprehensive and accurate records of inspections, consults with instructors and staff on inspection findings, and provides appropriate recommendations based on regulatory compliance and best-practice guidelines
• Affords assistance in performing risk assessments and makes recommendations on appropriate lab safety practices
• Manages regulated waste streams (chemical, biological, radiological, amalgam scrap, & universal waste)
• Conducts clinic water testing and tracks remediation and compliance
• Manages infection control and other compliance programs for Touro Dental Health
• Member of the Infection Prevention Committee
• Investigates incidents, accidents, and other safety issues that may arise
• Conducts facility safety & environmental compliance audits; produces audit reports
• Makes documentation of the progress of corrective actions
• Maintains records/documentation/databases including training records, waste manifests, Safety Data Sheets, safety equipment certifications, and other regulatory compliance documents
• Trains on a variety of safety/compliance and emergency response topics including CPR/AED
• Attends and presents at clinic huddles
• Maintains strong collaborative and professional relationships while actively promoting a safety culture
• Supports emergency response program
• Develops and implements a contractor safety program and audits compliance
• Collaborates with the facilities department to ensure projects, construction and other work is completed safety and in compliance with state, local and federal regulations
• Trains facilities and other support departments in relevant OSHA requirements, such as fire safety, waste storage, electrical safety and lock out / tag out
• Ensures all safety, environmental, fire systems are in compliance with applicable regulations
• Filings reports/permits with regulatory agencies as needed
• Manages dental x-ray inspection program and certifications
• Conducts air quality testing
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, concentration in science, engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, public health or related field preferred
• Two years of work experience in an academic, scientific, or healthcare setting preferred
• Experience performing audits/recognizing hazards and preparing technical reports highly preferred
• Training/presentation experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Customer service and team orientated required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook required
• Strong attention to details required
• Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Must be self-motivated with an outstanding ability to take initiative
• Able to prioritize & manage projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision