Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Premier Medical Resources

Premier Medical Resources is a healthcare management company headquartered in Houston, Texas. At Premier Medical Resources, our goal is to leverage and combine the expertise and skillset of our employees to drive quality in all we do. Our goal is to create career pathways for our employees just starting their professional career, and to those who seek to bring their expertise and leadership as we strive to combine best practices and industry excellence. Come join our team at Premier Medical Resources where passion and career meet.

Premier Medical Resources is seeking a full-time Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator for our team. This position will be responsible for the general operations of the Environment of Care compliance effort. The EHS Coordinator will implement, oversee, and adapt policies to improve the organization's environmental and safety performance, ensuring it complies with current and future regulations and standards. The EHS Coordinator manages EHS activities to ensure the organization complies with EHS regulations and as well as internal environmental policies. Other responsibilities will include policy development, performance trending and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures facilities meet all environmental health and safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections by both internal and external agencies. 
• Provides technical support to staff including coaching and oversight on matters related to hazardous materials, wastes, and associated risk. 
• Initiates audits to develop and ensure administrative and engineering controls are appropriate for the level of risk and design of the facility. 
• Monitors effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities. 
• Initiates benchmarking activities.
• Coordinates agency audits.
• Recognizes politics associated with various aspects of multidisciplinary projects.
• Anticipates, develops, and implements methods needed to remain state of the art in the field. 
• Develops others through assignments, formal training, or other experiences - Assists staff with how answers are derived. 
• Keeps current in field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully. 
• Identifies problems or non-compliance issues.  Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with needed expertise. 
• Monitors and takes actions on projects to ensure completion. 
• Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical and biological hazards. 
• Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution. 
• Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement. 
• Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops appropriate comments to be conveyed to TMH System and external regulatory agencies. 
• Fosters an environment of trust with internal and external customers by fulfilling commitments and maintaining programs in accordance with applicable standards. 
• Fosters a learning environment. 
• Acts as a Health and Safety advisor to non-safety related committees. 
• Provides specific positive feedback to aid in development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance. 
• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading edge. 
• Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within EHS and across all TMH properties.
• Participates in emergency on-call program. 
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CIHQ, CMS and other laws/regulations, and Life Safety Code.
• Experience with EHS site audits, inspections and routine surveys including the developing and drafting of audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring results through completion of audit activities.
• Develops policies and procedures that maintain compliance with EHS regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to train employees on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility.
• Ability to instruct employees on internal EHS policy and procedures.
• Delivers safety training that has been identified for new and existing employees.
• Demonstrates full knowledge and support of EHS policies and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• On or more of the following, or other EHS recognized professional certifications:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistant Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Please visit our website for more information:

www.pmr-healthcare.com

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.