Safety Officer - Environmental - Green

Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.

About the role

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position for varied shifts located at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. The Safety Officer - Environmental serves as an "internal consultant" on environmental-safety-related matters. Develops and maintains systems and programs to assure a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Environment of Care management program as outlined in the standards found within The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory guidelines regarding environmental safety aspects related to healthcare settings within the State of California.

Serves as staff resource to appropriate committees for environmental and occupational safety and to local (appointing unit) and system-wide Safety Committee and Emergency Management Committee. Integrates and coordinates all efforts with other organizational staff resources. Educates staff on safe working practices and safety-related issues. Ensures policies, procedures and activities are in place to comply with regulatory agencies. Assumes the position of Safety Officer and advisor to the Incident Commander during times of disaster and emergent operations. The Environmental Safety Officer also serves as the "coordinator" of the site(s) Safety Management and Hazardous Materials, Waste and Communications Management Programs (HAZMAT/COM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems and programs for Workplace Safety and Environment of Care management.
• Serve as a resource to committees for environmental and occupational safety.
• Integrate and coordinate safety efforts with other organizational staff resources.
• Educate staff on safe working practices and safety-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies through policies, procedures, and activities.
• Act as Safety Officer and advisor to the Incident Commander during disasters and emergent operations.
• Coordinate Safety Management and Hazardous Materials, Waste, and Communications Management Programs (HAZMAT/COM).

Requirements

• 5 or more years' experience in a clinical environment and/or acute care healthcare setting in an environmental safety program position and/or support role within the environmental safety community.
• Expert knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, hazardous material management and communication.
• Experience with education of staff, loss-prevention programs, accident/hazard investigation, sanitation, industrial hygiene, CQI tools, and micro-computer programs.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and reporting.
• If required to drive a company vehicle, an active CA Driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) certification, within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Healthcare Environmental Manager certification (HEM) (preferred).
• Certified Environmental Infection Control Consultant (CEICC) (preferred).
• Knowledge of healthcare construction and associated standards, including but not limited to TJC Standards, NFPA, OSHA (Cal-OSHA), OSHPD, occupational health, and infection control (preferred).

Benefits

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare.
• Transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive.

Pay

Position Pay Range: $46.85-$67.94/hour