Safety Coordinator In Environmental Health And Safety Full-Time Day Shift 24285

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Safety Coordinator. Job Duties This position is responsible for implementing and monitoring safety management programs and initiatives for New Bridge Medical Center facilities across a wide geographic area. Administer the day‑to‑day operations of an effective Respirator Program, including: N95 fit testing program in accordance with CFR 1910.134, ensuring all employees complete the required Respirator On‑line training program. Communicate to all managers which employees need fit testing and maintain a formal list of employees who have or require to be fit tested. Conduct qualitative fit testing. Load all medical clearances into the employee’s training records. Perform quantitative fit testing where required. Effectively communicate with Human Resources to fit test new hires before their first day of orientation or as soon as possible. Lead an effective ergonomic program, including: Develop an embedded train‑the‑trainer program. Perform training for staff on proper patient transfer and repositioning. Maintain inventories of ergonomic equipment. Perform routine ergonomic evaluations of employees in all positions, develop reports with recommendations for manager review and approval. Research and recommend approved BNBMC-related equipment. Schedule and administer ergonomic safe patient handling meetings every other month. Track and trend ergonomic safety injuries and report findings to management, including EOC meetings. Lead BNBMC into becoming a leader of sustainability, including: Complete annual sustainability applications to NJDEP and other organizations to receive membership and awards. Implement specific tasks with various departments to develop budgets, sustainability goals, training, and communications throughout the organization, including organizing team “Champions” for recycling initiatives. Collaborate with inspectors from environmental agencies (e.g., County, DOH, EPA, DOT, OSHA, CMS, and the Joint Commission). Conduct investigations regarding all employee incidents, analyze findings and recommend corrective actions, and keep all records current. Conduct inspections and maintain an inventory of ergonomic equipment for employee trials (e.g., ergonomic chairs, headphones, etc.). Assist the Safety/Security Director when needed and be available to respond to fires and emergencies; maintain a cellphone and be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital service lines and departments. Participate in working groups and committees. Maintain relevant documentation, including up‑to‑date plans, meeting agendas, rosters, and minutes to ensure accreditation survey readiness at all times. Adhere to legal and ethical standards. May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including duties and responsibilities of Safety (see Safety/Security Director’s Job Description). Qualifications Five to seven years of progressively responsible work experience in healthcare‑based Environment of Care and emergency management. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.) and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to exhibit timely decision‑making and adaptive leadership under stressful conditions. Previous experience in ergonomic evaluations and/or a degree in a related field preferred. Requires availability 24 hours, 7 days a week to respond to fire alarms. Fire/sprinkler experience or active membership in a fire department is a plus. Experience in ergonomic evaluations is a plus. Ambition to learn, motivation, and strong communication skills. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization. Education Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred. Salary and Benefits Salary commensurate with experience within the posted range of $40,000–$50,000 per year. Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid time off, including ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. Commitment to employees’ personal and professional growth with robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bergen New Bridge Medical Center