Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Coordinator provides essential support to the environmental health and safety programs in their hospital(s). This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness efforts. The coordinator collaborates with hospital leaders and clinical departments to promote and maintain a safe and compliant environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Support the EH&S programs at assigned hospitals to promote alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with their manager/director and hospital department leaders to monitor and improve safety outcomes.
• Assist with the Physical Environment (PE) and Life Safety (LS) portions of The Joint Commission survey process to ensure successful accreditation and licensing.
• Assist in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions for the hospital's fire safety programs to improve compliance with NFPA standards, focusing on fire prevention, life safety, and emergency evacuation systems. This includes audits and safety rounds as well as reporting findings appropriately.
• Support the implementation of safety programs focusing on OSHA compliance, risk management, and injury prevention as directed by the EH&S manager/director.
• Support the hospital's emergency management programs, including disaster response, crisis management, evacuation protocols, and Command Center operations.
• Support and monitors environmental and life safety compliance in construction and renovation projects according to applicable code requirements such as Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and infection control requirements including regular construction permit meetings with appropriate departments to maintain a safe environment during construction projects.
• Assist with hazardous materials management, chemicals, and waste within the hospital environment according to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), as well as environmental guidelines. This includes testing, record-keeping, training, and follow up tasks for environmental monitoring as directed.
• Facilitate and coordinate safety training programs for hospital staff to enhance awareness of EH&S protocols, emergency procedures, and safety best practices.

Key Success Factors

• Experience working with hospital physical environment, facility safety, and emergency management programs.
• Proficiency in basic technology and computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to interpret relevant state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines and clearly communicate them to others
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills and maintains effective working relationships across the facility and with local health officials, regional healthcare partners, state and federal agencies, policy and advisory committees of the regional council, and the public.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Baylor Scott & White Health.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience - 1 Year of Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Sitting in the same location or standing/walking; required to stoop, climb, or lift light materials and equipment (10 to 20 lbs.).

Environment: Work is performed in an environment with routine exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noise that may cause noticeable discomfort or present a moderate risk of accident or illness. Typical settings include engineering, waste management, environmental services/housekeeping, and facility grounds operations.

Respiratory Category: Job tasks may involve infrequent exposure to aerosolized particulate matter or infectious respiratory droplet nuclei, typically occurring only in unusual or emergency situations. Requires "just-in-time" respirator fit testing and respirator use.

Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Category 2. Tasks involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Hazard Category 4: Tasks may involve exposure to OSHA-regulated substances as identified in applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS).