Director, Environmental Health and Safety & Emergency Management - Seattle Children’s (Job)
Description:
This position oversees the department of Environment Health and Safety (EHS), and Emergency Management to ensure compliance and implementation of health and safety programs for all employees, staff, and others (the workforce) across the Seattle Children’s Enterprise. Under the direction of the Vice President, Facilities and Capital Projects collaborate and consults with Risk Management, Workforce Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Facilities Management, and Patient Safety Departments. This position interfaces with external State government agencies such as Washington Labor & Industries and Ecology, Washington State Fire Marshall, Seattle Fire Department, and leads in the NIAHO® Accreditation Requirements for the Physical Environment for compliance as well as other programs such as hearing conservation, ergonomics and respiratory protection to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and families.
The position champions a culture of safety and excellence by collaborating with the Quality and Safety team to share and implement best practices throughout Seattle Children’s. The director collaborates with organizational leaders to achieve the mission and goals of the employee health and safety program and utilizes methodologies such as the IHI Model for Improvement and Continuous Innovation and Improvement (CII) to drive excellence in clinical care and service.
Skills/Eligibility:
Required Education and Experience
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Master’s degree and/or equivalent combination of Bachelor’s degree and experience.
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Minimum 10 years of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and/or Emergency Management
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Minimum of five (5) years management and/or administrative experience in a hospital or health care setting.
Preferred
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Advanced coursework with emphasis in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.
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Certification in Healthcare Environmental Health and Safety.
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Experience working with the DNV, CMS, Washington L&I, The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, and other regulatory & professional standards agencies.
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Experience in pediatrics and/or an academic medical setting.
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Familiar with the IHI Model for Improvement and Continuous Innovation and Improvement (CII) methodology.