EHS Associate

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Job Title

EHS Associate

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Env Health And Safety-Clinical Transformation

Job Code

T99100

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-4:00am

Job Summary

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We are looking for a future caregiver to take on the role as an EHS Associate within our world-class team of caregivers. Within this role, you will assist with the planning, implementation, and auditing of ergonomic, industrial hygiene, bio-safety, hazardous materials, occupational and visitor safety, and/or fire safety programs and activities.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Work Locations - 50% Mercy Hospital, 50% Union Hospital

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Collects and analyzes data to identify adverse trends and high loss potential incidents.
• Conducts site investigations, participates in root cause analyses and corrective action identification, and prepares reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Conducts classroom and one-on-one or small group training of various EHS topics.
• Performs audits of EHS programs and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a science, engineering, or safety field; OR, other Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience in an environmental health and safety field or applicable healthcare area.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's license (VDL) and obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by CCF's insurance carriers' to operate CCF vehicles.
• Must have own transportation to/from remote job sites.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work autonomously.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an environmental health and safety field or applicable healthcare area if Bachelor's degree is not science, engineering, or safety-related.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical demands require full body motion including ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use material handling equipment and climb ladders.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirators.
• Ability to use field equipment, computers, and laboratory equipment.
• Good visual acuity, hearing, and sense of smell.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after 90 days.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis, and being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities