Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine, TX

Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Baylor Scott & White Health in Grapevine, TX. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and 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.

Benefits
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) professional provides oversight and support for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Life Safety (LS), and Emergency Management (EM) programs within assigned healthcare facilities. This role partners with hospital leaders, facilities, clinical teams, and other stakeholders to promote a safe environment and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The ideal candidate brings experience working within a hospital or acute-care environment and a strong foundation in healthcare safety, regulatory compliance, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), facilities, emergency management, or a related discipline. Candidates are not expected to have direct experience in every area listed below.
Essential Functions

• Support and provide oversight for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Life Safety, and Emergency Management programs within assigned facilities.
• Partner with hospital leadership and departments to identify, assess, and reduce environmental, health, and safety risks.
• Coordinate and support Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) meetings, safety assessments, inspections, and corrective action activities.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, accreditation, and healthcare safety requirements.
• Review incident, occurrence, and risk data to identify trends and recommend opportunities to improve safety.
• Participate in construction and renovation planning and inspections, including applicable life safety and infection prevention considerations.
• Develop, maintain, and support facility emergency operations plans and emergency preparedness activities.
• Provide guidance to hospital departments, clinics, and other facilities regarding environmental health and safety matters.
• Support hazardous materials management, environmental monitoring, documentation, training, and emergency response activities, as appropriate.
• Collaborate across departments to address compliance findings and drive continuous improvement.

Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of related professional experience within a hospital or acute-care healthcare environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Environment of Care
• Healthcare safety
• Life safety
• Emergency management or preparedness
• Regulatory compliance
• Facilities or healthcare operations
• Environmental health and safety

• Ability to interpret policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and apply them within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience with The Joint Commission Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Life Safety, and/or Emergency Management standards.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:
• NFPA standards
• OSHA requirements
• CMS requirements
• Texas DSHS requirements
• Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)
• Healthcare construction safety
• Infection prevention considerations related to construction
• Hazardous materials management
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