Program Manager, Environmental Health & Safety/ Emergency Management

Position Highlights :

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• Position : Program Manager, Environmental Health and Services, and Emergency Management
• Location : Swedish Hospital - Chicago, IL
• Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
• Hours : Monday-Friday
• Required Travel : Yes, between sites

What you will do :

Health & Safety Management (Regional level responsibility- Swedish Hospital based)

• Oversee the assessment of environmental, health and safety risks throughout the Entity as part of the EH&S team and establish best practices and process-improvement to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and accreditation standards.
• Routinely monitor employee injury data for designated region. Recognize and anticipate hazardous or unsafe practices. Meet with leadership routinely to recommend and develop measures for ensuring a safe work environment.
• Provide professional and consultative support to assure that safety policies and work practices are implemented and sustained.

Drive continual EH&S improvement organization-wide through development and enhancement of programs and standards, training, and best practices.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify high-risk operations and determine alternative courses of action, develop mitigation plans and provide safe recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with others, including but not limited to Infection Control, Facilities, Housekeeping, Construction, Occupational Health, Public Safety and Risk Management personnel to effectively identify and resolve safety issues.

Regulatory Compliance (Regional level responsibility- Swedish hospital based)

• Review and implement programs to ensure compliance with agency occupational safety and health standards as applicable.
• Interpret, evaluate and manage organizational compliance with applicable occupational safety and life safety codes.
• Develop, recommend, and implement policy on environmental health & safety; develop accident prevention and loss control systems and programs.
• Collect and analyze data from environmental tours to identify trends and potential safety hazards and share the information with system leaders and committees.
• Serve as liaison and lead regulatory compliance inspections with multiple regulatory agencies including OSHA, Department of Transportation, Joint Commission, and State and Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Emergency Management (Entity responsibility- Swedish hospital)

• Manage and coordinate emergency response efforts within the cycle of disaster planning, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Maintain committee membership and active participation as appropriate within the corporation and with community agencies.
• Lead the implementation of new emergency management initiatives as directed by System director.
• Coordinate emergency drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of response plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency situations, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve emergency preparedness.
• Assist with the generation of After-Action responses and IDPH Preparedness grant narrative reporting, as required.
• Maintain appropriately functioning supplies and equipment required for efficient management of the emergency preparedness and response process.

Environment of Care and Targeted Safety Committee Leadership (System level responsibility)

• Support Regional Environment of Care program encompassing general safety, hazardous materials / waste management, public safety, life / fire safety, utilities management, medical equipment management, emergency preparedness.
• Chair assigned system action committees and sub-committees in support of the System Safety Council.
• Provide technical support to Emergency Management Committee.

System Program leadership (System level responsibility)

• Act as System lead and subject matter expert related to specific element(s) of the overarching Environmental Health & Safety / EOC program.
• Lead related complex improvement projects involving internal departments and external partners.
• Participate in System Safety Council as appropriate to represent designated System element(s) of the overarching Environmental Health & Safety / EOC program.
• Responsible for System level contracts (and contractors, as applicable) based upon designated System program responsibilities.

Information, Collection, and Evaluation Systems (System level responsibility)

• Prepare quarterly and annual reports to Safety Committee and System Safety Council reflecting program activity and effectiveness.
• Prepare summary reports for committee / focus team review as defined in charter(s).
What you will need :
• Education :
• Education :
• Bachelor's degree, in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Experience :
• Five (5) years' work experience in environmental health & safety, emergency management or related field.
• Three years (3) of demonstrated progressive leadership experience in the area of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Training / Certification :
• Completion of FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 or ability to complete them within 90 days of hire.
• Unique or Preferred Skills :
• Understand OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission, IDPH, local, state, and other federal regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop and document investigation of incidents and processes.
• Experience and success in preparing, coordinating and executing effective training and education.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits :

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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