Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Fresenius Medical Care (Job)
Description:
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the organization’s safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs across healthcare and dialysis operations. This position assists with employee training, audits, incident follow-up, documentation management, and implementation of workplace safety initiatives to help maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, CMS, state, and company requirements.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in clinical environments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Assist with implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and policies
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Conduct routine safety inspections and compliance audits within dialysis clinics and support areas
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Support Hazard Communication (HazCom) program management including SDS maintenance and chemical inventory tracking
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Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
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Monitor completion of required employee safety training and assist with training coordination
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Maintain OSHA logs and safety-related documentation as assigned
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Support infection prevention and exposure control initiatives related to employee safety
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Participate in environmental rounds and identify opportunities for risk reduction
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Track corrective actions and follow up with clinic leadership on outstanding items
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Support waste management compliance including regulated medical waste and hazardous waste requirements
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Assist with ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives
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Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and compliance documentation
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Stay current on applicable OSHA and healthcare regulatory requirements
Skills/Eligibility:
Qualifications
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2-4 years of safety, healthcare, or regulatory compliance experience preferred
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Healthcare or dialysis experience preferred
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Knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety principles
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Strong organizational and communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred Certifications
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OSHA 30-Hour
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Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or willingness to obtain