Manager, Environmental Safety
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · Los Angeles, CA · 2 wk ago
ConsultingFull-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; May include Shifting Hours or Weekends based on department needs. Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Manager, Environmental Safety serves as Co-Chair of the Environment of Care (EOC) Committee and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Environment of Care (EOC)/Physical Environment, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Hazardous Materials Management, Ergonomics, Radiation Safety, Employee Safety, and related Physical Environment safety programs. The Manager provides leadership for EOC risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory and accreditation readiness, and organizational safety efforts to promote a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, staff, and physicians. This position partners with clinical, operational, and facilities leaders to identify and mitigate environmental and occupational safety risks, implement corrective and preventive actions, promote a culture of safety, and maintain ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory, accreditation, and licensing requirements, including CMS, DNV, CDPH, and Cal/OSHA requirements. Required Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading healthcare safety, environmental health and safety, or Environment of Care programs.Demonstrated knowledge of:CMS,DNV or The Joint Commission,CDPH,Cal/OSHA,NFPA,Environment of Care,Hazardous Materials Management,Emergency ManagementFire and Life SafetyExperience leading regulatory surveys and accreditation readiness.Must demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills. Education/Licensure/Certification Required: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred Training in Environmental Safety or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP).