Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Emergency Preparedness, FT, 8A-4:30P

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence.
Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians. Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.
This year, and for 24 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback. We've also been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care. Based on the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.
But really, the reason we're excited to come to work is the people.
Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs. We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it's like to be in their shoes. Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We're committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes. When it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description

The EH&S Safety Specialist assists in managing the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. Under guidance of EH&S Manager, oversees safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and entity that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the entity. Position requires the ability to travel to multiple sites. Estimated salary range for this position is $55952.22 - $72737.89 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications:
The EH&S Safety Specialist assists in managing the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. Under guidance of EH&S Manager, oversees safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and entity that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the entity. Position requires the ability to travel to multiple sites. Estimated salary range for this position is $55952.22 - $72737.89 / year depending on experience.Degrees: Associates Licenses & Certifications: Drivers License from Florida Additional Qualifications: CHSP or CHEM Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire . Practical problem- solving and thorough knowledge of emergency management and environmental health & safety. Effective communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize. Good understanding of, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferably as related to healthcare setting. Driving required only for entities with multiple locations. Minimum Required Experience:Degrees: Associates Licenses & Certifications: Drivers License from Florida Additional Qualifications: CHSP or CHEM Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire . Practical problem- solving and thorough knowledge of emergency management and environmental health & safety. Effective communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize. Good understanding of, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferably as related to healthcare setting. Driving required only for entities with multiple locations. Minimum Required Experience: