Safety Tech - Environmental - Encinitas

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring a full-time Safety Tech - Environmental for their Encinitas location. The role involves assisting the Environmental Safety Officer with workplace safety programs, conducting fire drills, and educating staff on safety practices. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a clinical or healthcare setting and knowledge of environmental safety regulations. Certification as a Healthcare Safety Professional is required within one year.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. This position has a varied shift, typically Monday-Friday from 7am/8am to 3pm/4pm; however there are times where the tech comes in for a night shift to do a fire drill/air handler inspection.

The Safety Tech - Environmental serves as an internal resource on environmental-safety-related matters. Assists Environmental Safety Officer in the maintenance of systems and programs to assure a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Environment of Care management program as outlined in the standards found within The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory guidelines regarding environmental safety aspects related to healthcare settings within the State of California. Serves as a member of the site Environmental Health & Safety Committee and Emergency Management Committee. Educates staff on safe working practices and safety-related issues. The Safety Technician also serves as the assistant to the Safety Officer. With oversite by the Safety Officer, the Safety Technician's primary functions include scheduling, facilitating, assessing, and documenting Fire Drills, Environmental Tours, and construction related ICRA.

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Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
• 3 or more years' experience in a clinical environment and/or acute care healthcare setting in an environmental safety program position and/or support role within the environmental safety community.
• Must have a basic knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, hazardous material management and communication.
• Must have strong clerical skills.
• If employee is required to drive a company vehicle as part of their duties an active CA Driver's license would be required.
Required Certification/Registration:
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) or within 1 year.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
• Knowledge of healthcare construction safety and associated standards, including but not limited to TJC Standards, NFPA, OSHA (Cal-OSHA), occupational health and infection control.