Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Overview

BJC HealthCare has an opening for a Manager of Emergency Management, Environmental Health & Safety, and Communications serving Progress West Hospital and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. This onsite leadership position provides strategic and operational oversight of the hospitals’ emergency management, environmental health and safety, and PBX/hospital operator programs.

Role Purpose

Manages, develops and directs overall operations for safety, compliance with regulatory standards and policies relating to safety and telecommunications. Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, guests, volunteers and contractors. Coordinates safety and telecommunication activities with other campuses and public emergency responders as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations through implementation of safety and health-related policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees the development and implementation of the management plans, goals, evaluations and ongoing performance improvement.
• Oversees hazard surveillance inspections, identifies risks and coordinates implementation of risk strategies, in addition to coordinating and overseeing an industrial hygiene program.
• Oversees log record-keeping, accident investigation and job hazard analysis.
• Prepares & implements organizational construction safety policies, procedures and submit summary activity reports in accordance with agency/accreditation requirements.
• Serves as the Chairperson of the Safety Committees, and coordinates and oversees the activities of the Safety Committees.
• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans.
• Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field of study.
• Experience: 2-5 years supervisor experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing.

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance* paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance.

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