Senior Safety Specialist

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Senior Safety Specialist , under the direction of the Dir, Network Safety Officer, will be responsible for administering or overseeing HMH's Environmental Health and Safety Management programs and perform all job functions listed below in accordance with Network procedures and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

This position will be onsite.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of safety experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of TJC's Environment of Care and Life safety standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to safety and fire safety; ability to identify and evaluate hazard and risks and make effective recommendations based upon comprehensive, regulatory compliant assessments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to conduct team member injury investigations.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• OSHA Hazwoper - 40 hour training.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA.1910.134 and other sections of 29 CFR 1910.
• Knowledge of EPA and local NJDEP requirements.
• Public speaking and training experience.
• Performance and project management skills.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP).
• Certified healthcare fire safety professional (CHFSP).
• OSHA 30-hour training certification.