Safety Tech - Environmental - La Jolla

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Safety Tech - Environmental serves as an internal resource on environmental-safety-related matters. Assists Environmental Safety Officer in the maintenance of systems and programs to assure a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Environment of Care management program as outlined in the standards found within The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory guidelines regarding environmental safety aspects related to healthcare settings within the State of California. Serves as a member of the site Environmental Health & Safety Committee and Emergency Management Committee. Educates staff on safe working practices and safety-related issues. The Safety Technician also serves as the assistant to the Safety Officer. With oversite by the Safety Officer, the Safety Technician's primary functions include scheduling, facilitating, assessing, and documenting Fire Drills, Environmental Tours, and construction related ICRA.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• 3 or more years' experience in a clinical environment and/or acute care healthcare setting in an environmental safety program position and/or support role within the environmental safety community.
• Must have a basic knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, hazardous material management and communication.
• Must have strong clerical skills.
• If employee is required to drive a company vehicle as part of their duties an active CA Driver's license would be required.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) or within 1 year.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Knowledge of healthcare construction safety and associated standards, including but not limited to TJC Standards, NFPA, OSHA (Cal-OSHA), occupational health and infection control.