Advisor-Environmental Health and Safety

Indiana University Health

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5-7 years of experience in healthcare environmental health and safety
  • NFPA Life Safety Specialist, OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour certifications required within 6 months of hire
  • Experience with Joint Commission, AAAHC, DNV or ISO standards
  • Preferred experience in large system regional infection prevention
  • Preferred facilities management experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical and operational teams in improving infection prevention practices
  • Assist in implementing evidence-based infection control standards
  • Provide mentorship and direction to team members
  • Act as a resource for facilities management and emergency management teams
  • Collaborate with state and organizational leaders on environmental safety concerns

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship from experienced leaders
  • Cross-functional collaboration with experts
  • Engagement with state health leaders
  • Impact on regional healthcare safety practices
Full Job Description
Job Description

Advisor-Environmental Health and Safety

The Advisor-Environmental Health and Safety leads regional clinical and operational teams to develop, implement, and execute improved infection prevention and control practices. It assists with established infection prevention and control standards and practices that are evidence-based and consistent with regulatory requirements. The role provides direction, work review, and mentorship, and serves as a resource for regional facilities management, emergency management, and design and construction team members. It also collaborates cross-functionally with State of Indiana and IU Health leaders on new and emerging environmental safety concerns.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director-Clinical Performance Improvement

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.


  • Requires 5-7 years of healthcare environmental health and safety experience.


  • NFPA Life Safety Specialist, OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour General Industry certifications are required within 6 months of hire.


  • Joint Commission, AAAHC, DNV or ISO experience is required.


  • Large system regional infection prevention experience is preferred.


  • Facilities management experience is preferred.

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