JOB SUMMARY

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This position is in Frisco, Texas.

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The Healthcare Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator manages activities that allow Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) facilities the opportunity to strive to meet the standards of The Joint Commission. This position functions to support multiple hospitals and is established to work collaboratively with the BSWH Regional Director of the Environment of Care and Emergency Management Department as well as each Facility Safety Director/Manager and their respective hospital leadership to coordinate activities related to compliance with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, National Fire Protection Association, The Joint Commission accreditation standards, and other regulatory agencies.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\nCoordinates the Environment of Care Committee at least at one facility (High Level Committee with physician and executive participation).\nEnsures assigned facilities are in compliance with all required standards and have an integrated, consistent plan for maintaining continuous compliance with all required accreditation standards.\nServes as decontamination officer for the hospital, managing the decontamination team, including training and recruitment.\nWrite, modify, and monitor hazardous materials (HAZMAT) facility emergency preparedness plans and coordinate all hazardous material activities for all BSWH facilities.\nManages hazardous chemical waste streams.\nCompletes indoor air quality studies and identifies corrective actions.\nCoordinates Joint Commission activities with other departments, which include Public Safety, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.\nCoordinates meetings with BSWH Safe Choice to review employee injury data and develops action plans.\nFacilitator of the weekly construction meeting with CBRE, Medco, Epidemiology, and additional subcontractors. Interim Life Safety and infection control assessments as well as action plans are developed for each project in the facility.\nAssigned to major construction projects to attend project-specific meetings, punch list meetings, and assist with the project closeout process.\nDesign and present in-service/orientation training programs.\nMonitor compliance of BSWH entities with federal, state, local, and TJC environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.\n\n

 

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KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nExperience working with hospital environments of care programs, general safety programs, or emergency management programs.\nProficiency in basic technology and computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.\nAbility to interpret and communicate to others relevant state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines.\nMust demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication and establish and maintain effective working relationships within the facility with local and regional health care officials, local, state, and federal agencies, and policy and advisory committees of the regional council and the general public.\n\n

 

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BENEFITS

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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:

\n\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\nPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n

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

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of safety work experience above the minimum qualification\nEXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Safety Experience\n