Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Ssm Health is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator in Lomira, WI, to ensure safety and compliance in healthcare environments. Responsibilities include leading teams in safety practices, ensuring regulatory adherence, conducting audits, managing emergency preparedness, and engaging with agencies. A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of experience are required. This is a full-time position with benefits including paid parental leave and health insurance.
Join Our Mission to Ensure Safety and Compliance!

If you're passionate about creating safe environments in healthcare settings, then we want you on our team. As an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our healthcare facility, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care sites, operates safely for staff, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead collaborative teams to excel in Environmental Health and Safety, Fire and Life Safety, Hazardous Materials and Waste management, and Industrial Hygiene.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, including NFPA, OSHA, DNR, EPA, CMS, and The Joint Commission, as well as state and local agencies.
• Conduct compliance audits, gather and report data, and liaise with external regulatory bodies to ensure optimal results.
• Oversee the Emergency Preparedness program, ensuring our facility meets all JC/CMS emergency readiness requirements.
• Manage emergency preparedness supplies, resources, and planning materials.
• Act as the Safety Officer or Liaison Officer on the Incident Command Team and contribute actively to the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
• Engage with local and regional agencies during emergency preparedness meetings.
• Maintain a vigilant approach to safety in all activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Background:
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or a related field with equivalent experience.

Experience Required:
• A minimum of one year in a relevant role.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to frequently lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and performing repetitive movements.
• Clear vision and depth perception necessary for distinguishing colors and depths.
• Effective communication skills to relay critical information.
• Proficient use of keyboard for data entry.
• Occasional physical activities, including bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Some heavy lifting (25-50 lbs) may be required.
• Rare climbing activities.

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:
Employee

Department:
Facilities and Real Estate (Region)

Weekly Hours:
40

Benefits:
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for new parents (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through voluntary benefits for eligible team members.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Covered education expenses upfront through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics. We encourage you to apply and be part of a dedicated team committed to safety and compliance!