What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Officer position at OSF HealthCare?
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Expected pay for this position is $31.19 - $36.69/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
Overview
About Pointcore, Inc.
Pointcore serves the healthcare industry through proven excellence in key services that enable patient care including technology services (application, IT, network and cybersecurity), healthcare technology management (HTM or biomedical equipment services), supply chain, business and construction. As an extension of OSF HealthCare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, Pointcore leverages decades of experience serving hospitals and clinics of all sizes to extend resources, share cost and utilize common infrastructure with external clients, all to the benefit of patients. Learn more about Pointcore innovation by following us on LinkedIn and at Pointcore.com.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Environmental Health and Safety Officer is responsible for working with and supporting members of local Operating Unit leadership teams, Ministry Facilities Planning and Operations, Construction, Regulatory Compliance team members, and other OSF team members as appropriate, to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Environment of Care and Life Safety programs and to ensure compliance with regulatory and OSF requirements.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must become certified as a Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, Certified Life Safety Specialist – HC, or Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager certification within 2 years of employment. Certification is a requirement of the position and must be maintained throughout OSF employment in this position.
- Associate's Degree in safety or related technical field OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience in the safety field.
Other skills/knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in safety or related field.
- 5 years of experience in the safety field.
- Certification in the safety field.
- Ability to regularly travel between various sites.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $31 - $37