Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Novant Health seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist in Winston-Salem, NC, to develop safety programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate safety training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field, with at least three years of experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, diversity, and providing a safe patient environment. Full-time position with a commitment to quality care.
Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist develops and administers safety programs to reduce injuries to patients and team members; and establishes, directs and monitors compliance with Occupational Safety and Hazardous Material programs at all Novant Health facilities. Maintains a working knowledge and serves as a resource to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including TJC, OSHA, CAP, COLA, CARF, DOT, NFPA, DENR, EPA and other regulatory agencies. The Environmental Health & Safety Spec also assists in coordinating the safety function including training and mentoring.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety field or related life sciences.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in a safety-related field required.
• Licensure/certification/registration: CHSP or HEM preferred.
• Additional skills required: Ability to successfully work in an environment of high stress with rapidly changing priorities is a must. Good judgment is critical. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Skilled in MicroSoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Opening ID

69949